Animal Welfare And Energy Standards Act of 2015
Rationale
These changes reduce burdensome regulations while prioritizing consumer choice and market-driven energy solutions for affordability and innovation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Balanced energy mix
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Animal Welfare Standards2
Renewable Energy MandatesProposer
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 Open15 March 2015
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Vote Closed14 May 2015
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Became Law14 May 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 33 / 69 seats (47.8%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 19 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 388 / 650 seats (59.7%)
Against: 127 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 135
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 127 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 152 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 199 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 37 | Yes | No reason given |