National Anthem Abolition Act of 2009
Rationale
This ensures equal treatment of all citizens and de-emphasizes nationalist loyalty in favor of personal freedom by removing state-mandated patriotic rituals.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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National anthem abolished; patriotic music banned in all state institutions
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National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance
A centrist, technocratic party. We are building a nation of open minds and markets free of coercion, communalism and superstition, where individuals rise by merit and competition fuels growth.
Core pillars
Wolfgang Schröder
Activist · Age 68
Wolfgang Schröder, a fiery and charismatic idealist, combines youthful passion with rigorous analysis to inspire radical change, making him a dynamic force for educational reform and individual freedom.
Timeline
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Draft10 October 2009
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Vote Open19 October 2009
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Vote Closed18 December 2009
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Did Not Become Law18 December 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)
Against: 15 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 8 | No | No reason given |
| The National Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 134 / 650 seats (20.6%)
Against: 114 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 402
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 64 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 50 | No | No reason given |
| The National Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |