Animal Welfare and Farming Standards Act of 2010
Rationale
Current laws only prevent cruelty, leaving animals in factory farms unprotected. Stronger standards ensure humane treatment and safer food for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Angelika Keller
Activist · Age 52
A former military officer turned investment banker, Angelika Keller brings both strategic discipline and financial acumen to the political arena, delivering impassioned speeches that rally supporters to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft21 November 2010
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Vote Open21 November 2010
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Vote Closed20 January 2011
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Became Law20 January 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 37 / 69 seats (53.6%)
Against: 27 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 5
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 347 / 650 seats (53.4%)
Against: 254 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 49
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 170 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 103 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 151 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 113 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 64 | Yes | No reason given |