Volunteer Professional Army Act of 2012
Rationale
Shifting to a volunteer professional army improves military readiness, efficiency, and public support while meeting defense needs without mandatory conscription.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Military Service Policy |
Volunteer professional army
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Volunteer professional army
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Military Service PolicyProposer
Party
Liberal Center
A party of progress where liberty and prosperity thrive without limits
Core pillars
Monika Schneider
Activist · Age 53
A charismatic media strategist and heiress who leverages her wealth and oratory skills to champion free-market reforms, Monika Schneider is a natural leader who refuses to compromise her principles.
Timeline
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Draft19 February 2012
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Vote Open20 June 2012
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Vote Closed19 August 2012
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Became Law19 August 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 35 / 69 seats (50.7%)
Against: 12 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 328 / 650 seats (50.5%)
Against: 112 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 210
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 150 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center Proposer | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 112 | No | No reason given |