Defence Policy And Veterans Reform of 2018
Rationale
This reform promotes a responsible and peace-oriented defence policy. It restricts arms exports, limits autonomous weapons, and strengthens support for veterans. National security must be built on responsibility, diplomacy, and those who have served.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Arms Exports |
Licensed exports with end-use checks
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Export only to close allies
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| 2 | Autonomous Weapons Systems |
Permitted with mandatory human control
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Autonomous systems for defence only
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| 3 | Veterans' Affairs |
Dedicated veterans' services
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Guaranteed housing, healthcare, pensions for veterans
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Arms Exports2
Autonomous Weapons Systems3
Veterans' AffairsProposer
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
Sophie Weber
Activist · Age 52
A former investigative journalist turned firebrand orator, Sophie Weber has spent two decades exposing corruption and amplifying marginalized voices, using her media savvy to turn scandals into political momentum and her charisma to rally disillusioned voters behind her idealistic vision.
Timeline
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Draft8 June 2018
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Vote Open23 June 2018
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Vote Closed22 August 2018
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Became Law22 August 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 34 / 69 seats (49.3%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 305 / 650 seats (46.9%)
Against: 288 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 57
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 127 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 288 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |