Legislative Bill · Rheinland
Failed

Earned Citizenship Act of 2016

Proposed by Liberal Nationalist Coalition · fronted by Margarete Hahn
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
9 Nov 2016
Voting closes
8 Jan 2017
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change

Rationale

The Earned Citizenship Act strengthens national identity by ensuring citizenship is built on genuine ties to the nation. Extending naturalization residency requirements from 2 to 5 years promotes integration, civic commitment, and long-term contribution to society.

Proposed Changes

1

Citizenship Requirements
Previous law
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency

Timeline

  • Draft
    9 November 2016


  • Vote Open
    9 November 2016


  • Vote Closed
    8 January 2017


  • Did Not Become Law
    8 January 2017

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed
15Yes 35No 19Not voted 69 seats

For: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)

Against: 35 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 30.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Alternative Democratic Reform 6 No
Civic Coalition 13 No
Labour Movement 7 No
Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer 4 Yes
Liberal Union 11 Yes
The Christian Democrats 9 No

Bundestag

Failed
206Yes 359No 85Not voted 650 seats

For: 206 / 650 seats (31.7%)

Against: 359 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 85

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 36.5%)
Party Seats Vote
Alternative Democratic Reform 68 No
Civic Coalition 175 No
Labour Movement 93 No
Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer 120 Yes
Liberal Union 86 Yes
The Christian Democrats 23 No

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