Internet Freedom Reform Act of 2011

Proposed by Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights · fronted by Margarete Maier

Opened

8 Feb 2011

Voting closes

9 Apr 2011

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Current heavy regulation stifles innovation and free speech. Light-touch rules protect net neutrality while ensuring only serious crimes are addressed, balancing safety with digital freedom.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Internet Freedom	Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)		Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

1

Internet Freedom

Previous law

Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)

Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

Proposer

Party

Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights

ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.

Core pillars

Margarete Maier

Chancellor · Age 40

74,356 social followers

Former banker turned media sensation, Margarete Maier combines sharp financial acumen with a magnetic public presence, turning policy debates into viral moments.

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Timeline

Draft

8 February 2011
Vote Open

8 February 2011
Vote Closed

9 April 2011
Did Not Become Law

9 April 2011

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

36Yes 33No 0Not voted 69 seats

For: 36 / 69 seats (52.2%)

Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 52.2%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
Centre Democrats	28	Yes	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	13	No	No reason given
National Heritage	20	No	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	8	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

237Yes 413No 0Not voted 650 seats

For: 237 / 650 seats (36.5%)

Against: 413 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 36.5%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
Centre Democrats	237	Yes	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	72	No	No reason given
National Heritage	341	No	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	0	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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