Digital Freedom and Secularism Act of 2010

Proposed by Liberal Center · fronted by Monika Schneider

Opened

30 Nov 2010

Voting closes

29 Jan 2011

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

2 changes

Rationale

Unregulated internet fosters innovation and free expression, while banning organized religion eliminates divisive conflicts and state entanglement.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Religious Observation Policy	Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)		Ban organized religion (worship prohibited; institutions dissolved)
2	Internet Freedom	Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind		Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind

1

Religious Observation Policy

Previous law

Permit religion with no state support (neutral tax treatment; no grants)

Ban organized religion (worship prohibited; institutions dissolved)

2

Internet Freedom

Previous law

Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind

Proposer

Party

Liberal Center

A party of progress where liberty and prosperity thrive without limits

Core pillars

Monika Schneider

Activist · Age 53

1,919 social followers

A charismatic media strategist and heiress who leverages her wealth and oratory skills to champion free-market reforms, Monika Schneider is a natural leader who refuses to compromise her principles.

✨ Charismatic 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 🛡️ Incorruptible 📺 Media Savvy 💰 Wealthy

Timeline

Draft

4 November 2010
Vote Open

30 November 2010
Vote Closed

29 January 2011
Became Law

29 January 2011

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

18Yes 12No 39Not voted 69 seats

For: 18 / 69 seats (26.1%)

Against: 12 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 39

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 60.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground	0	Abstain	No reason given
Liberal Center Proposer	11	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance	0	Abstain	No reason given
Socialist Rheinland	12	No	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	7	Yes	No reason given

Bundestag

Passed

167Yes 113No 370Not voted 650 seats

For: 167 / 650 seats (25.7%)

Against: 113 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 370

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 59.6%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Common Ground	0	Abstain	No reason given
Liberal Center Proposer	103	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance	0	Abstain	No reason given
Socialist Rheinland	113	No	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	64	Yes	No reason given

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