Democracy And Civil Liberties Reform of 2018
Rationale
These reforms strengthen democracy by reducing corruption risks, enhancing press freedom, and protecting civic rights while ensuring fairer, safer justice for young people.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Lobbying & Political Donations |
Disclosure rules, few limits
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Strict caps and a public lobbying register
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| 2 | Press Regulation |
State-recognised self-regulation
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No press regulation at all
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| 3 | Right to Protest |
Right to protest with prior notice
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Unrestricted right to assemble
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| 4 | Age of Criminal Responsibility |
From age 12
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From age 14
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Lobbying & Political Donations2
Press Regulation3
Right to Protest4
Age of Criminal ResponsibilityProposer
Party
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Heinrich Möller
Activist · Age 38
A former student protest leader who cut his teeth in street-level activism, Heinrich Möller’s fiery rhetoric and media savvy have already made him a rising star in the party, though his unshakable loyalty to senior figures may limit his independence.
Timeline
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Draft22 June 2018
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Vote Open22 June 2018
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Vote Closed21 August 2018
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Became Law21 August 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 40 / 69 seats (58.0%)
Against: 7 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 381 / 650 seats (58.6%)
Against: 66 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 203
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Movement Proposer | 40 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 66 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 75 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 106 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 69 | Yes | No reason given |