“Bad policy that hurts working people”
Social Support Policy Reforms of 2019
Rationale
These changes balance support with fiscal responsibility, addressing rising costs while ensuring sustainable social benefits for future generations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homelessness |
Guaranteed housing-first support
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Mix of support and enforcement
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| 2 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 60
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| 3 | Social Care for the Elderly |
Free universal social care
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Capped lifetime care costs
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| 4 | Paid Annual Leave |
~4 weeks statutory paid leave
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Minimal statutory leave
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Homelessness2
Retirement Age Policy3
Social Care for the Elderly4
Paid Annual LeaveProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Marie Möller
Chancellor · Age 50
Once a fiery student union leader turned academic, Marie Möller left a prestigious university post to challenge the political establishment with her radical vision and electrifying speeches.
Timeline
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Draft19 November 2019
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Vote Open19 November 2019
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Vote Closed18 January 2020
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Did Not Become Law18 January 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 20 / 69 seats (29.0%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 16 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 5 | Abstain | It hurts welfare alot |
| Labour Movement | 11 | No | Bad policy that hurts working people |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 10 | Yes | These are very important, long-awaited changes, we completely agree with them |
| The Christian Democrats | 11 | Abstain | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 261 / 650 seats (40.2%)
Against: 77 · Abstained: 199 · Not voted: 113
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Platform | 68 | Abstain | It hurts welfare alot |
| Labour Movement | 77 | No | Bad policy that hurts working people |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| National League For Freedom And Democracy | 150 | Yes | These are very important, long-awaited changes, we completely agree with them |
| The Christian Democrats | 131 | Abstain | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“It hurts welfare alot”
“These are very important, long-awaited changes, we completely agree with them”