Lobbying And Donations Reform Act of 2018

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Brigitte Weber

Opened

22 Jun 2018

Voting closes

21 Aug 2018

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Democracy belongs to the people who live under it. If a democracy is controlled by corporations and lobby groups that influence parliamentary decisions, then that democracy is in danger of degenerating into an oligarchy. That is why transparency and registries are needed.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Lobbying & Political Donations	Disclosure rules, few limits		Strict caps and a public lobbying register

1

Lobbying & Political Donations

Previous law

Disclosure rules, few limits

Strict caps and a public lobbying register

Proposer

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

Brigitte Weber

Activist · Age 38

35,601 social followers

At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

7 June 2018
Vote Open

22 June 2018
Vote Closed

21 August 2018
Became Law

21 August 2018

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

34Yes 29No 6Not voted 69 seats

For: 34 / 69 seats (49.3%)

Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 54.0%)

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

Passed

305Yes 288No 57Not voted 650 seats

For: 305 / 650 seats (46.9%)

Against: 288 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 57

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 51.4%)

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

Voting record

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