Anthem Abolition Act of 2009
Rationale
Patriotic music in state institutions teaches subordination of the individual to national identity. This should be changed to promote a more neutral atmosphere and end state promotion of divisive nationalism.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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National anthem abolished; patriotic music banned in all state institutions
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National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance
A centrist, technocratic party. We are building a nation of open minds and markets free of coercion, communalism and superstition, where individuals rise by merit and competition fuels growth.
Core pillars
Wolfgang Schröder
Activist · Age 68
Wolfgang Schröder, a fiery and charismatic idealist, combines youthful passion with rigorous analysis to inspire radical change, making him a dynamic force for educational reform and individual freedom.
Timeline
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Draft10 June 2009
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Vote Open20 June 2009
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Vote Closed19 August 2009
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Did Not Become Law19 August 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 13 / 69 seats (18.8%)
Against: 16 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 40
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 14 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 2 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 119 / 650 seats (18.3%)
Against: 169 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 362
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 119 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 127 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 42 | No | No reason given |