“Citizenship should be worthy something. Not everyone should get it.”
Citizenship And Internet Freedom Act of 2023
Rationale
Modernizing citizenship rules promotes inclusivity and economic growth, while unregulated internet fosters innovation and free expression for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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| 2 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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Party
Alternative Rheinland
A party of strength and order where tradition stands firm and the future is forged by those who earn it.
Core pillars
Alexander Köhler
Activist · Age 34
A former bouncer turned firebrand orator, he rose from grassroots rallies to become the party’s most magnetic speaker, earning a reputation as a fiercely loyal enforcer of its hardline agenda.
Timeline
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Draft1 May 2023
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Vote Open1 May 2023
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Vote Closed30 June 2023
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Became Law30 June 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 25 / 69 seats (36.2%)
Against: 18 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | open internet would allow people to access and share information without unnecessary restrictions |
| Civic Platform | 13 | No | NO. Unrestricted internet is something we cant support |
| Liberal Union | 14 | Yes | This Is the moderate proposals the left is unable to make, good job A.R |
| National Democrats | 0 | No | Citizenship should be worthy something. Not everyone should get it. |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 11 | Yes | Okay, we agree, why not. |
| National People's Front | 5 | No | The complete lack of internet regulation is bad. |
| One Way Front | 0 | No | We can't support this bill |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 247 / 650 seats (38.0%)
Against: 147 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 256
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | open internet would allow people to access and share information without unnecessary restrictions |
| Civic Platform | 87 | No | NO. Unrestricted internet is something we cant support |
| Liberal Union | 143 | Yes | This Is the moderate proposals the left is unable to make, good job A.R |
| National Democrats | 0 | No | Citizenship should be worthy something. Not everyone should get it. |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 104 | Yes | Okay, we agree, why not. |
| National People's Front | 60 | No | The complete lack of internet regulation is bad. |
| One Way Front | 0 | No | We can't support this bill |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The complete lack of internet regulation is bad.”
“NO. Unrestricted internet is something we cant support”
“We can't support this bill”
“Okay, we agree, why not.”
“This Is the moderate proposals the left is unable to make, good job A.R”
“open internet would allow people to access and share information without unnecessary restrictions”
“1. The law should be changed because migration can provide workers who are needed in important industries and help the economy grow. However migration should still be limited and controlled so that the country can manage how many people enter 2. A completely open internet would allow people to access and share information without unnecessary restrictions”