Citizenship and Immigration Modernization Act of 2011
Rationale
Current citizenship and immigration policies create barriers to integration and economic growth; streamlining naturalisation and opening immigration boosts workforce diversity and national prosperity.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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| 2 | Immigration Quota Policy |
Annual quotas with caps
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No quotas, open immigration
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Citizenship Requirements2
Immigration Quota PolicyProposer
Party
Centre Democrats
Centre Democrats are a pragmatic reform party: free markets with fair rules, strong welfare for those in need, and major investment in education and skills. CD prefers diplomatic solutions and pragmatic cooperation across ideological divides to facilitate reform and change.
Core pillars
Dieter Möller
Activist · Age 67
Dieter Möller combines battlefield discipline with academic precision, delivering forceful arguments rooted in experience and pragmatism to bridge idealism and action.
Timeline
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Draft13 March 2011
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Vote Open13 March 2012
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Vote Closed13 March 2012
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Did Not Become Law13 March 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650