Environmental And Animal Welfare Act of 2012
Rationale
Stricter emissions and animal welfare standards will cut pollution, improve public health, and ensure humane farming while supporting sustainable ecosystems now and for future generations.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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| 2 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Vehicle Emissions Standards2
Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Green-Social Union
Left - Centre Left Party fighting for the people, justice and the enviorment
Core pillars
Lea Vogel
Activist · Age 52
A decorated veteran turned political strategist, Lea mastered media manipulation during her military service before turning her sharp instincts for power into high-stakes lobbying, always one step ahead in the game of influence.
Timeline
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Draft24 September 2012
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Vote Open24 September 2012
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Vote Closed23 November 2012
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Did Not Become Law23 November 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 18 / 69 seats (26.1%)
Against: 37 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 14
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 22 | No | No reason given |
| United Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 118 / 650 seats (18.2%)
Against: 278 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 254
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 85 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 193 | No | No reason given |
| United Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |