“We support the access to education for all”
Free Higher Education Act of 2021
Rationale
Free higher education removes financial barriers, increases accessibility, and fosters a more skilled workforce for economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | University Tuition |
Vocational training focus
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Free higher education for all
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University TuitionProposer
Party
Civic Platform
We plant the seeds of progress today so the harvest of tomorrow feeds every family and fuels every dream.
Core pillars
Elias Weiß
Activist · Age 46
A former philosophy lecturer turned policy wonk, Elias Weiß is known for his offbeat media stunts and razor-sharp debate points, often leaving audiences both baffled and deeply impressed.
Timeline
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Draft3 June 2021
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Vote Open3 June 2021
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Vote Closed2 August 2021
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Became Law2 August 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 29 / 69 seats (42.0%)
Against: 17 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Union | 0 | Yes | We support the access to education for all |
| Civic Platform Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 17 | No | This would cost the government to much for little gain |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 10 | Yes | Well... Okay, we agree. |
| National People's Front | 7 | Yes | We can agree on this, smart consumers mean a better market |
| Social Democrats Of Rheinland | 0 | Yes | we support this youth is our future |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 372 / 650 seats (57.2%)
Against: 86 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 192
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Democratic Union | 41 | Yes | We support the access to education for all |
| Civic Platform Proposer | 75 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 86 | No | This would cost the government to much for little gain |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 100 | Yes | Well... Okay, we agree. |
| National People's Front | 105 | Yes | We can agree on this, smart consumers mean a better market |
| Social Democrats Of Rheinland | 51 | Yes | we support this youth is our future |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“we support this youth is our future”
“We can agree on this, smart consumers mean a better market”
“This would cost the government to much for little gain”
“Well... Okay, we agree.”