Strict Vice Control Act of 2015
Rationale
These reforms prioritize public health by reducing addiction risks, protecting youth, and cutting societal harm from substance abuse.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Alcohol Regulation |
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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| 2 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-run lottery only; all other gambling illegal
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| 3 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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| 4 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Alcohol Regulation2
Gambling Regulation3
Marijuana Policy4
Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
National Humanist Movement
The National Humanist Movement (NHM) promotes human‑centered governance, national identity, social protection, controlled borders, and strong investment in education, aiming to support vulnerable groups and maintain cultural cohesion and national autonomy.
Core pillars
Lisa Keller
Activist · Age 66
Having cut her teeth in the back alleys of Rheinland’s industrial heartlands, Lisa Keller rose from union halls to boardrooms by sheer force of personality, her sharp instincts and eccentric charm making her a bridge between the streets and the powerful.
Timeline
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Draft30 September 2015
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Vote Open30 September 2015
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Vote Closed29 November 2015
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Did Not Become Law29 November 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 43 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 10
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 9 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 4 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 2 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 133 / 650 seats (20.5%)
Against: 514 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 3
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 126 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 264 | No | No reason given |
| Labour Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 124 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 47 | Yes | No reason given |