Autonomous Defence Systems Act of 2018
Rationale
Limiting autonomous weapons to defense-only use prevents unintended escalation and protects civilians from unchecked AI warfare.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autonomous Weapons Systems |
Permitted with mandatory human control
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Autonomous systems for defence only
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Autonomous Weapons SystemsProposer
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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Draft10 April 2018
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Vote Open10 April 2018
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Vote Closed9 June 2018
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Became Law9 June 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)
Against: 14 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 44
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 7 | No | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 179 / 650 seats (27.5%)
Against: 140 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 331
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 89 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 51 | No | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 78 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Forum | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 36 | Yes | No reason given |