School Anthem Participation Repeal of 2015
Rationale
Removing school anthems fosters inclusion by prioritizing civics education over mandatory ceremonies, ensuring all students participate without cultural or religious pressure.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Socialist Action For Rheinland
A party of fire and fairness that forges a new Rheinland where no hand is too heavy and no dream is too small.
Core pillars
Lena Keller
Activist · Age 64
Lena Keller cut her teeth in factory unions before ascending to party leadership, leveraging her working-class roots and sharp political instincts to bridge divides between labour groups and progressive business elites.
Timeline
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Draft1 August 2015
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Vote Open1 August 2015
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Vote Closed30 September 2015
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Did Not Become Law30 September 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)
Against: 16 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 38
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Action For Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 2 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 112 / 650 seats (17.2%)
Against: 122 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 416
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 112 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 93 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Action For Rheinland Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 29 | No | No reason given |