Animal Welfare Reform Act of 2014

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Brigitte Weber

Opened

26 Jan 2014

Voting closes

27 Mar 2014

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Factory farming causes immense animal suffering and harms public health; strict welfare standards protect both animals and consumers.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Animal Welfare Standards	Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)		Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)

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Animal Welfare Standards

Previous law

Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)

Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)

Proposer

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

Brigitte Weber

Activist · Age 38

35,426 social followers

At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

26 January 2014
Vote Open

26 January 2014
Vote Closed

27 March 2014
Did Not Become Law

27 March 2014

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

14Yes 37No 18Not voted 69 seats

For: 14 / 69 seats (20.3%)

Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 18

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 27.5%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	24	No	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	0	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	7	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Platform	3	No	No reason given
New National Order	10	No	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	7	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

174Yes 342No 134Not voted 650 seats

For: 174 / 650 seats (26.8%)

Against: 342 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 134

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 33.7%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	168	No	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	0	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	108	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Platform	44	No	No reason given
New National Order	130	No	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	66	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

Voting record

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