Higher Education Tuition Amendment of 2013
Rationale
A sustainable higher education system requires both access and responsibility. Introducing tuition fees ensures universities can maintain quality and adapt to future demands, while encouraging commitment from students. This approach balances opportunity with long-term stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Free higher education for all
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Tuition fees
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University TuitionProposer
Party
Liberal Union
Liberal Union stands for freedom, economic responsibility, and a strong but limited government focused on growth and stability.
Core pillars
Christa Klein
Activist · Age 52
A charismatic firebrand with a razor-sharp tongue, Christa has spent years rallying crowds with her fierce rhetoric, earning a reputation as a radical force who refuses to bend to political pressure.
Timeline
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Draft23 October 2013
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Vote Open23 October 2013
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Vote Closed22 December 2013
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Did Not Become Law22 December 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 13 / 69 seats (18.8%)
Against: 38 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 18
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 24 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 185 / 650 seats (28.5%)
Against: 342 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 123
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 168 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 108 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 55 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 130 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 66 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |