Youth Employment Reform Act of 2009
Rationale
Current restrictions limit youth opportunities; allowing light work at 14 and full employment at 16 prepares teens for the workforce while ensuring fair protections.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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1
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Angelika Keller
Activist · Age 52
A former military officer turned investment banker, Angelika Keller brings both strategic discipline and financial acumen to the political arena, delivering impassioned speeches that rally supporters to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft4 November 2009
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Vote Open4 November 2009
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Vote Closed3 January 2010
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Did Not Become Law3 January 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 50
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| The National Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 55 / 650 seats (8.5%)
Against: 130 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 465
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 130 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| The National Alliance | 18 | Yes | No reason given |