Tobacco De-regulation Act of 2015
Rationale
Current total bans fuel black markets and criminalize adults without reducing harm; light regulation protects youth while balancing individual choice and public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Marie Möller
Chancellor · Age 50
Once a fiery student union leader turned academic, Marie Möller left a prestigious university post to challenge the political establishment with her radical vision and electrifying speeches.
Timeline
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Draft15 March 2015
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Vote Open17 July 2015
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Vote Closed15 September 2015
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Became Law15 September 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 36 / 69 seats (52.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 33
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 299 / 650 seats (46.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 351
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 112 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 93 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 65 | Yes | No reason given |