Renewable Energy Policy Reform of 2015
Rationale
Shifts energy policy to prioritize renewables, accelerating decarbonization and reducing reliance on fossil fuels for greater public health and climate benefits.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Nuclear-only energy policy (all fossil and renewable phased out for nuclear)
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Renewables priority
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Renewable Energy MandatesProposer
Party
Social Democratic Alliance
A party of the people by the people forging a future where no one is left behind and the earth thrives as one.
Core pillars
Hildegard Hartmann
Activist · Age 31
Raised in a working-class household, Hildegard Hartmann honed her street-smart instincts into a well-connected network of allies, channeling youthful idealism into tangible political power.
Timeline
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Draft23 November 2015
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Vote Open23 November 2015
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Vote Closed18 December 2015
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Did Not Become Law18 December 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 47
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 131 / 650 seats (20.2%)
Against: 139 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 380
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 139 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | Yes | No reason given |