Renewable Energy Prioritization Bill of 2015
Rationale
Shifting to renewable energy ensures energy independence, cuts carbon emissions, and creates jobs while avoiding the risks and waste of nuclear power.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 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
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Maria Günther
Activist · Age 53
A lifelong factory worker turned union leader, Maria Günther rose through the ranks by solving practical problems rather than preaching grand ideals, earning unshakable loyalty from her colleagues.
Timeline
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Draft30 October 2015
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Vote Open30 October 2015
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Vote Closed29 December 2015
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Did Not Become Law29 December 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 26 / 69 seats (37.7%)
Against: 27 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 16
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | No | No reason given |
| United Cooperative Parties | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 7 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 278 / 650 seats (42.8%)
Against: 229 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 143
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 93 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 135 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 42 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 108 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 80 | No | No reason given |
| United Cooperative Parties | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 41 | No | No reason given |