Anti-Corruption and Transparency Act of 2023
Rationale
This bill ensures anti-corruption enforcement, by establishing for the first time an independent commission and, at the same time, increases government transparency as required by our own Constitution.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Anti-Corruption Commission |
Commission appointed and directed by ministers
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Independent commission with investigative powers
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| 2 | Government Transparency |
Freedom-of-information system with security exemptions
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Open by default; contracts, meetings and expenses all published
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Anti-Corruption Commission2
Government TransparencyProposer
Party
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights
ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.
Core pillars
Tobias Schneider
Federal Minister of Public Administration · Age 45
A former academic turned media personality, Tobias Schneider rose to fame as a vocal advocate for digital rights before leveraging his cult following to drive policy debates with ruthless efficiency.
Timeline
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Draft11 October 2023
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Vote Open11 October 2023
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Vote Closed10 December 2023
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Became Law10 December 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 53
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 155 / 650 seats (23.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 495
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 155 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |