“We find many of these measures illiberal. ADFR supports a civic national identity based on shared democratic values, not compulsory displays of national loyalty or excessive state control. For the same reason, we oppose biometric ID systems and central registers because they create unnecessary risks for privacy and civil liberties, and we see no need to introduce compulsory national service where a professional volunteer army can meet the country’s defence needs. Likewise, schools should teach civic responsibility and the country’s history without requiring regular patriotic ceremonies. Finally, we support multilingual rights and access to essential public services in different languages: cultural and linguistic diversity is not a threat to social cohesion, but something a liberal democracy should accommodate. Integration should mean participation in society, not cultural uniformity.”
National Identity Act of 2022
Rationale
Saxenheim has lost its identity because for too long people destroyed it from within. We want to restore this glory. There is no shame in being Saxic!
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | National Identity Cards |
Mandatory ID card
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Mandatory biometric ID + central register
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| 2 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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Weekly assembly anthem (participation optional)
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| 3 | Official Language Policy |
Multilingual rights guaranteed (core services available in multiple languages)
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Single official language for all official documents and courts
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| 4 | Military Service Policy |
Volunteer professional army
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National service for those 18-20
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National Identity Cards2
National Anthem in Schools3
Official Language Policy4
Military Service PolicyProposer
Party
Homeland Alliance
A movement for citizens who believe that a nation's strength begins at home. The Homeland Alliance works to defend national interests, support hardworking families, and build a future based on stability, responsibility, and opportunity for all.
Core pillars
Karin Herrmann
Activist · Age 46
A reality TV star turned people’s champion, she parlays her celebrity into political influence, channelling working-class frustrations into a media-savvy crusade for traditional values and law and order.
Timeline
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Draft24 August 2022
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Vote Open24 August 2022
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Vote Closed23 October 2022
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Became Law23 October 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 34 / 69 seats (49.3%)
Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | No | We find many of these measures illiberal. ADFR supports a civic national identity based on shared democratic values, not compulsory displays of national loyalty or excessive state control. For the same reason, we oppose biometric ID systems and central registers because they create unnecessary risks for privacy and civil liberties, and we see no need to introduce compulsory national service where a professional volunteer army can meet the country’s defence needs. Likewise, schools should teach civic responsibility and the country’s history without requiring regular patriotic ceremonies. Finally, we support multilingual rights and access to essential public services in different languages: cultural and linguistic diversity is not a threat to social cohesion, but something a liberal democracy should accommodate. Integration should mean participation in society, not cultural uniformity. |
| Homeland Alliance Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 10 | No | There is nothing wrong with being proud of Saxenheim. But a country's identity is not restored by putting its flag on everything or forcing people into the same mould. Our identity is built by the people who live here. This proposal doesn't protect that identity. It narrows it. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 24 | Yes | These measures strengthen national identity, civic unity, and the connection between citizens and the state. A common official language, national symbols in schools, secure identification, and a period of national service would reinforce shared civic responsibilities and strengthen social cohesion. There is nothing wrong with taking pride in being Saxic, and these policies aim to restore that sense of national confidence while giving citizens a stronger connection to their country. Being a Saxon is a privilege! |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 320 / 650 seats (49.2%)
Against: 310 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 219 | No | We find many of these measures illiberal. ADFR supports a civic national identity based on shared democratic values, not compulsory displays of national loyalty or excessive state control. For the same reason, we oppose biometric ID systems and central registers because they create unnecessary risks for privacy and civil liberties, and we see no need to introduce compulsory national service where a professional volunteer army can meet the country’s defence needs. Likewise, schools should teach civic responsibility and the country’s history without requiring regular patriotic ceremonies. Finally, we support multilingual rights and access to essential public services in different languages: cultural and linguistic diversity is not a threat to social cohesion, but something a liberal democracy should accommodate. Integration should mean participation in society, not cultural uniformity. |
| Homeland Alliance Proposer | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 91 | No | There is nothing wrong with being proud of Saxenheim. But a country's identity is not restored by putting its flag on everything or forcing people into the same mould. Our identity is built by the people who live here. This proposal doesn't protect that identity. It narrows it. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 229 | Yes | These measures strengthen national identity, civic unity, and the connection between citizens and the state. A common official language, national symbols in schools, secure identification, and a period of national service would reinforce shared civic responsibilities and strengthen social cohesion. There is nothing wrong with taking pride in being Saxic, and these policies aim to restore that sense of national confidence while giving citizens a stronger connection to their country. Being a Saxon is a privilege! |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“These measures strengthen national identity, civic unity, and the connection between citizens and the state. A common official language, national symbols in schools, secure identification, and a period of national service would reinforce shared civic responsibilities and strengthen social cohesion. There is nothing wrong with taking pride in being Saxic, and these policies aim to restore that sense of national confidence while giving citizens a stronger connection to their country. Being a Saxon is a privilege!”
“There is nothing wrong with being proud of Saxenheim. But a country's identity is not restored by putting its flag on everything or forcing people into the same mould. Our identity is built by the people who live here. This proposal doesn't protect that identity. It narrows it.”