“We can't rely on one source of energy”
Nuclear Energy Transition Act of 2019
Rationale
To ensure energy security and reliability, this policy shifts focus to nuclear energy by phasing out fossil and renewable sources, guaranteeing a stable, low-carbon power supply for future generations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Nuclear-only energy policy (all fossil and renewable phased out for nuclear)
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Renewable Energy MandatesProposer
Party
National People's Front
The NFP is a center-right party that advocates social capitalism, the Welfare State, Ordoliberalism, and a social market economy. The left wing of the NFP wants a mixed economy with an active state. We put people's interests first.
Core pillars
Anna Schmidt
Activist · Age 37
Raised in a working-class district, Anna Schmidt overcame a reclusive nature to become a spellbinding orator, blending sharp analytical insights with an uncanny ability to channel the frustrations of ordinary people.
Timeline
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Draft29 November 2019
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Vote Open29 November 2019
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Vote Closed28 January 2020
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Became Law28 January 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 39 / 69 seats (56.5%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 11 | Yes | Cheaper energy is better energy |
| Labour Movement | 11 | No | We can't rely on one source of energy |
| Liberal Union | 10 | Yes | Nuclear energy is the most efficient form of energy |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 10 | Yes | Nuclear energy, and in the future perhaps thermonuclear energy, is very effective. |
| National People's Front Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 470 / 650 seats (72.3%)
Against: 77 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 103
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 155 | Yes | Cheaper energy is better energy |
| Labour Movement | 77 | No | We can't rely on one source of energy |
| Liberal Union | 111 | Yes | Nuclear energy is the most efficient form of energy |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 150 | Yes | Nuclear energy, and in the future perhaps thermonuclear energy, is very effective. |
| National People's Front Proposer | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“Nuclear energy is the most efficient form of energy”
“Nuclear energy, and in the future perhaps thermonuclear energy, is very effective.”
“Cheaper energy is better energy”