Foreign Procurement Reform and Approval Act of 2018
Rationale
The Foreign Procurement Reform and Approval Act replaces the commercial-only rule with a government approval system, allowing legitimate foreign purchases while ensuring oversight, protecting national interests, and improving transparency and accountability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
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Foreign purchases require government approval
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Party
Liberal Nationalist Coalition
The Liberal Nationalist Coalition unites individual freedom with national pride. We champion free markets, lower taxes, and strict border security to empower citizens and protect our heritage. A strong nation requires free people.
Core pillars
Margarete Hahn
Activist · Age 51
A decorated officer turned national hero after a daring rescue at sea, Margarete Hahn parlayed her celebrity into a media empire, turning headlines into political power with ruthless efficiency.
Timeline
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Draft11 November 2018
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Vote Open11 November 2018
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Vote Closed10 January 2019
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Became Law10 January 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 47 / 69 seats (68.1%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer | 7 | Yes | 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: 492 / 650 seats (75.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 158
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 99 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition Proposer | 96 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 61 | Yes | No reason given |