Higher Education Tuition Reform of 2008
Proposed by National Legionary Front
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
29 Aug 2008
Voting closes
28 Oct 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Current tuition fees burden students and misalign with workforce needs. Refocusing on vocational training ensures education meets labor market demands, boosting economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
|
Vocational training focus
|
1
University TuitionPrevious law
Free higher education for all
Vocational training focus
Timeline
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Draft29 August 2008
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Vote Open29 August 2008
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Vote Closed28 October 2008
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Did Not Become Law28 October 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
0Yes
45No
24Not voted
69 seats
For: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 24
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 16 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
0Yes
415No
235Not voted
650 seats
For: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 415 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 235
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 127 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 146 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 142 | No | No reason given |