Citizenship Residency Requirement Adjustment of 2015
Rationale
Strengthening citizenship requirements ensures deeper societal integration and reduces risks of divided loyalties, promoting national cohesion and stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship RequirementsProposer
Party
National Humanist Platform
The National Humanist Platform promotes national identity and culture, support for vulnerable citizens, strong worker protections, and investment in education to build a united and dignified society. #VOTENHP
Core pillars
Otto Möller
Activist · Age 44
Once a celebrated financial commentator, Otto Möller leveraged his sharp analytical mind and unshakable integrity to expose corruption in the business elite, earning him a devoted following that now demands systemic reform.
Timeline
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Draft24 April 2015
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Vote Open24 April 2015
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Vote Closed23 June 2015
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Did Not Become Law23 June 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 20 / 69 seats (29.0%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 231 / 650 seats (35.5%)
Against: 202 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 217
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 202 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 122 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 109 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |