Mandatory Higher Education Expansion Act of 2013
Rationale
Shifting to compulsory higher education until age 25 ensures workforce readiness and reduces unemployment, benefiting economic growth and social stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Compulsory higher education for all citizens until age 25
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University TuitionProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Werner Weiß
Activist · Age 63
Once a rising star in the diplomatic corps, Werner Weiß leveraged his strategic mind and deep connections to become a kingmaker behind the scenes, though his refusal to bend to corporate pressure has made him a rare figure of unassailable integrity in the capital’s elite circles.
Timeline
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Draft7 November 2013
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Vote Open7 November 2013
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Vote Closed6 January 2014
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Did Not Become Law6 January 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 32 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 125 / 650 seats (19.2%)
Against: 319 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 206
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 177 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 115 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below | 27 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |