Animal Welfare Protection Act of 2012
Rationale
Factory farming and fur production cause severe animal suffering; this law bans cruel practices to protect animal welfare and public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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1
Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Left Forward
Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward
Core pillars
Hans Vogel
Activist · Age 68
A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.
Timeline
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Draft27 August 2012
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Vote Open13 December 2015
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Vote Closed11 February 2016
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Did Not Become Law11 February 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 28 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 21 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 91 / 650 seats (14.0%)
Against: 296 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 263
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 261 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 35 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |