“We do not need to lower the working age”
Labour And Consumer Reform Act of 2019
Rationale
Modernising consumer laws ensures clearer protections while reducing burdens on businesses and families; updating child labour rules reflects evolving economic realities and supports youth development.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Protection |
Multi-year warranties, no-quibble refunds for faulty goods, enforced safety standards
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Statutory refund/replace for faulty goods within a set period; basic safety standards
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Consumer Protection2
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Marie Möller
Chancellor · Age 50
Once a fiery student union leader turned academic, Marie Möller left a prestigious university post to challenge the political establishment with her radical vision and electrifying speeches.
Timeline
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Draft18 August 2019
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Vote Open18 August 2019
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Vote Closed17 October 2019
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Became Law17 October 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 16
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 11 | Yes | We think this is decent law, we agree on it |
| Labour Movement | 11 | No | We do not need to lower the working age |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 10 | Yes | These changes are liberalizing economic life in the country. |
| National People's Front | 8 | Yes | Very good law, the possibility of earning extra money for children is good. |
| The Christian Democrats | 3 | Yes | we support Modernising consumer laws and working age laws. |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 405 / 650 seats (62.3%)
Against: 77 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 168
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 94 | Yes | We think this is decent law, we agree on it |
| Labour Movement | 77 | No | We do not need to lower the working age |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 97 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 85 | Yes | These changes are liberalizing economic life in the country. |
| National People's Front | 81 | Yes | Very good law, the possibility of earning extra money for children is good. |
| The Christian Democrats | 48 | Yes | we support Modernising consumer laws and working age laws. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“we support Modernising consumer laws and working age laws.”
“We think this is decent law, we agree on it”
“Very good law, the possibility of earning extra money for children is good.”
“These changes are liberalizing economic life in the country.”