Mandatory School Anthem Requirement of 2012
Rationale
Daily national anthem in schools fosters patriotism and unity, strengthening civic education and national identity for all students.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Mandatory daily anthem (all students present; opt-out only for documented reasons)
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1
National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Rheinland Only
A party of order and identity where borders stand firm and tradition thrives under strong leadership.
Core pillars
Ludwig Becker
Activist · Age 64
A flamboyant industrialist with a penchant for bizarre stunts and late-night backroom deals, whose unpredictable charm and deep pockets have made him both a kingmaker and a liability.
Timeline
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Draft6 August 2012
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Vote Open17 January 2013
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Vote Closed18 March 2013
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Did Not Become Law18 March 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 2 / 69 seats (2.9%)
Against: 32 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 35
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 18 | No | No reason given |
| Moderate Technocratic Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 5 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 9 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 12 / 650 seats (1.8%)
Against: 313 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 325
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 160 | No | No reason given |
| Moderate Technocratic Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 65 | No | No reason given |