“Unfortunately, this bill is far too radical.”
Humanitarian Immigration Reform Act of 2024
Rationale
Reform creates humane, efficient policies that uphold human rights, reduce costs, and foster social unity by welcoming newcomers fully and fairly.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Asylum & Refugees |
Offshore processing and detention
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Generous resettlement and support
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| 2 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Automatic citizenship granted on arrival; no requirements whatsoever
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| 3 | Integration Requirements |
Strict language + values tests, mandatory classes
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No formal integration requirements
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Asylum & Refugees2
Citizenship Requirements3
Integration RequirementsProposer
Party
Rhineland Social Front
A democratic socialist party focused on workers’ rights, wealth redistribution, strong public services, and environmental protection.
Core pillars
Simon Huber
Activist · Age 55
A working-class firebrand with a flair for the theatrical, Simon Huber’s eccentric charm and unshakable integrity make him the unpredictable heart of every protest, where his rousing speeches ignite movements.
Timeline
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Draft19 March 2024
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Vote Open19 March 2024
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Vote Closed18 May 2024
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Did Not Become Law18 May 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 18 / 69 seats (26.1%)
Against: 49 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 15 | No | Unrestricted migration is bad for workers |
| Liberal Union | 13 | No | Sure, I can see where the left can perhaps call for more relaxed immigration, but this is ABSOLUTLY INSANE uncontrolled immigration will completely destroy this great nation, its jobs, its culture and its safety, I really fear for this country, that we have a radical enough party to propose this. |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 8 | No | Unfortunately, this bill is far too radical. |
| National People's Front | 2 | No | This bill will cause a wave of migration that will reduce wages |
| Rhineland Social Front Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialists And Democrats | 18 | Yes | We support this bill for greater integration. Rheinland does not need more barriers—it needs opportunity, inclusion and solidarity. Welcoming people is not a burden: it is a resource that can strengthen our society. |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | No | This change is will make the protections from radical immigrants just gine, we say no. |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 249 / 650 seats (38.3%)
Against: 401 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 107 | No | Unrestricted migration is bad for workers |
| Liberal Union | 128 | No | Sure, I can see where the left can perhaps call for more relaxed immigration, but this is ABSOLUTLY INSANE uncontrolled immigration will completely destroy this great nation, its jobs, its culture and its safety, I really fear for this country, that we have a radical enough party to propose this. |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 61 | No | Unfortunately, this bill is far too radical. |
| National People's Front | 21 | No | This bill will cause a wave of migration that will reduce wages |
| Rhineland Social Front Proposer | 49 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialists And Democrats | 200 | Yes | We support this bill for greater integration. Rheinland does not need more barriers—it needs opportunity, inclusion and solidarity. Welcoming people is not a burden: it is a resource that can strengthen our society. |
| The Christian Democrats | 84 | No | This change is will make the protections from radical immigrants just gine, we say no. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“This bill will cause a wave of migration that will reduce wages”
“Sure, I can see where the left can perhaps call for more relaxed immigration, but this is ABSOLUTLY INSANE uncontrolled immigration will completely destroy this great nation, its jobs, its culture and its safety, I really fear for this country, that we have a radical enough party to propose this.”
“This change is will make the protections from radical immigrants just gine, we say no.”
“We support this bill for greater integration. Rheinland does not need more barriers—it needs opportunity, inclusion and solidarity. Welcoming people is not a burden: it is a resource that can strengthen our society.”
“Unrestricted migration is bad for workers”