Free Higher Education For All Act of 2019
Rationale
Free higher education removes financial barriers, increases social mobility, and strengthens the skilled workforce for economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Free higher education for all
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University TuitionProposer
Party
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Heinrich Möller
Activist · Age 38
A former student protest leader who cut his teeth in street-level activism, Heinrich Möller’s fiery rhetoric and media savvy have already made him a rising star in the party, though his unshakable loyalty to senior figures may limit his independence.
Timeline
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Draft23 May 2019
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Vote Open23 May 2019
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Vote Closed22 July 2019
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Became Law22 July 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 6 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Heritage Union | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 448 / 650 seats (68.9%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 181
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 81 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| National People's Front | 73 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Heritage Union | 21 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 41 | Yes | No reason given |