For a Better Tomorrow Reform of 2018
Rationale
This reform package strengthens the foundations of a fair society by guaranteeing universal access to childcare, mental healthcare, elderly care, and healthcare. It removes financial barriers, expands equal opportunity, and treats essential public services as fundamental rights for
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Childcare Provision |
Means-tested subsidised childcare
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Universal free childcare
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| 2 | Mental Health Provision |
Expanded but not guaranteed access
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Legal right to timely mental-health care
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| 3 | Healthcare System Model |
Public system with private top-ups
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Single public system, free at point of use
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| 4 | Social Care for the Elderly |
Capped lifetime care costs
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Free universal social care
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| 5 | Homelessness |
Shelters and support services
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Guaranteed housing-first support
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Childcare Provision2
Mental Health Provision3
Healthcare System Model4
Social Care for the Elderly5
HomelessnessProposer
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
Elisabeth Schwarz
Activist · Age 43
A reality TV star turned populist firebrand, Elisabeth Schwarz parlayed her fame into street-level credibility before leveraging it into a national movement that demands attention—on her terms.
Timeline
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Draft12 May 2018
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Vote Open26 May 2018
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Vote Closed25 July 2018
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Became Law25 July 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 36 / 69 seats (52.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 33
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 23 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 441 / 650 seats (67.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 209
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 180 | Yes | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 261 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |