Citizenship Duration Reform Act of 2014
Rationale
Strengthening residency requirements ensures deeper cultural integration and reduces unfair advantages, fostering national cohesion and public trust in citizenship.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship RequirementsProposer
Party
National Humanist Movement
The National Humanist Movement (NHM) promotes human‑centered governance, national identity, social protection, controlled borders, and strong investment in education, aiming to support vulnerable groups and maintain cultural cohesion and national autonomy.
Core pillars
Lisa Keller
Activist · Age 66
Having cut her teeth in the back alleys of Rheinland’s industrial heartlands, Lisa Keller rose from union halls to boardrooms by sheer force of personality, her sharp instincts and eccentric charm making her a bridge between the streets and the powerful.
Timeline
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Draft26 May 2014
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Vote Open26 May 2014
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Vote Closed25 July 2014
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Did Not Become Law25 July 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 10 / 69 seats (14.5%)
Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 3 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below | 7 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 6 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 53 / 650 seats (8.2%)
Against: 289 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 308
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 53 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 172 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below | 82 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 35 | No | No reason given |