Economic Liberalisation Act of 2014
Rationale
These changes ensure fairer, more sustainable work conditions while balancing economic viability for businesses and workers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Basic minimum wage
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Monika Köhler
Activist · Age 65
Once a fiery radio host who built a following exposing corruption, Monika Köhler leveraged her media savvy and sharp instincts to become the people’s voice in politics.
Timeline
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Draft18 August 2014
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Vote Open26 September 2014
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Withdrawn21 November 2014
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Never Became Law21 November 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 47
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 139 / 650 seats (21.4%)
Against: 131 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 380
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 139 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | No | No reason given |