Professional Army Act of 2012
Rationale
A volunteer professional army enhances military readiness, modernizes forces, and avoids the inefficiencies of conscription in meeting evolving security needs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Service Policy |
National service for those 18-20
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Volunteer professional army
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Military Service PolicyProposer
Party
Common Ground
A Georgist party focused on infrastructure and the next generation. By returning land value to the public, we fund transport, housing, and shared spaces. We protect individual liberty, support young people, and believe lasting prosperity comes from fair access to land.
Core pillars
Wilhelm Schmid
Activist · Age 58
Wilhelm Schmid, a charismatic orator with a working-class background, commands crowds with his powerful speeches and unwavering integrity, making him a natural leader for grassroots movements.
Timeline
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Draft22 March 2012
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Vote Open5 April 2012
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Vote Closed4 June 2012
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Became Law4 June 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 32 / 69 seats (46.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Labourists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 354 / 650 seats (54.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 296
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Proposer | 150 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Labourists | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 78 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Social Democrats | 0 | Yes | No reason given |