“There isn't a single regulation we may find acceptable. Protecting borders and maintaining social cohesion are legitimate goals, but they should not come at the expense of human rights, due process or individual liberty. Offshore processing and detention risk undermining our international obligations, while severely restricting immigration and imposing lengthy naturalisation requirements would make integration harder rather than easier. We support fair, case-by-case asylum decisions with full appeal rights, reasonable and accessible paths to citizenship, and integration measures focused on language and civic participation rather than intrusive values tests or compulsory ideological education. A liberal democracy should be able to maintain secure borders while remaining open, humane, and respectful of cultural diversity. Besides, we really don't the reason to create a fake emergency where there's none.”
National Security Reform of 2022
Rationale
These changes strengthen national sovereignty, secure borders, and ensure immigrants fully integrate to maintain social cohesion and cultural identity.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Asylum & Refugees |
Meet international obligations only
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Offshore processing and detention
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| 2 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
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| 3 | Deportation |
Case-by-case with full appeal rights
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Firm enforcement with appeals
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| 4 | Immigration Quota Policy |
No quotas, open immigration
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Severely limited immigration
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| 5 | Integration Requirements |
Standard language/civics requirements
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Strict language + values tests, mandatory classes
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Asylum & Refugees2
Citizenship Requirements3
Deportation4
Immigration Quota Policy5
Integration RequirementsProposer
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
Karl Huber
Activist · Age 49
A media-savvy academic-turned-politician who rose to fame as a right-wing television pundit before leveraging his public influence to launch a meteoric political career, known for his sharp intellect and unscrupulous tactics in silencing opponents.
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 | There isn't a single regulation we may find acceptable. Protecting borders and maintaining social cohesion are legitimate goals, but they should not come at the expense of human rights, due process or individual liberty. Offshore processing and detention risk undermining our international obligations, while severely restricting immigration and imposing lengthy naturalisation requirements would make integration harder rather than easier. We support fair, case-by-case asylum decisions with full appeal rights, reasonable and accessible paths to citizenship, and integration measures focused on language and civic participation rather than intrusive values tests or compulsory ideological education. A liberal democracy should be able to maintain secure borders while remaining open, humane, and respectful of cultural diversity. Besides, we really don't the reason to create a fake emergency where there's none. |
| Homeland Alliance Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 10 | No | We need clear rules for immigration, but closing the door is not the answer. Offshore detention, blood-based citizenship and a 15-year path to naturalisation will divide communities, hurt businesses and make integration harder. More importantly, several of these measures risk violating our constitutional protections for equality, freedom of movement and due process. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 24 | Yes | These measures strengthen Saxenheim’s control over its borders and immigration system while placing greater emphasis on integration and national cohesion. Stricter citizenship requirements, controlled immigration, firm deportation enforcement, and stronger language and civic requirements would reinforce a shared national identity while ensuring that immigration remains managed in accordance with the country’s capacity and interests. |
| 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 | There isn't a single regulation we may find acceptable. Protecting borders and maintaining social cohesion are legitimate goals, but they should not come at the expense of human rights, due process or individual liberty. Offshore processing and detention risk undermining our international obligations, while severely restricting immigration and imposing lengthy naturalisation requirements would make integration harder rather than easier. We support fair, case-by-case asylum decisions with full appeal rights, reasonable and accessible paths to citizenship, and integration measures focused on language and civic participation rather than intrusive values tests or compulsory ideological education. A liberal democracy should be able to maintain secure borders while remaining open, humane, and respectful of cultural diversity. Besides, we really don't the reason to create a fake emergency where there's none. |
| Homeland Alliance Proposer | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 91 | No | We need clear rules for immigration, but closing the door is not the answer. Offshore detention, blood-based citizenship and a 15-year path to naturalisation will divide communities, hurt businesses and make integration harder. More importantly, several of these measures risk violating our constitutional protections for equality, freedom of movement and due process. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 229 | Yes | These measures strengthen Saxenheim’s control over its borders and immigration system while placing greater emphasis on integration and national cohesion. Stricter citizenship requirements, controlled immigration, firm deportation enforcement, and stronger language and civic requirements would reinforce a shared national identity while ensuring that immigration remains managed in accordance with the country’s capacity and interests. |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“These measures strengthen Saxenheim’s control over its borders and immigration system while placing greater emphasis on integration and national cohesion. Stricter citizenship requirements, controlled immigration, firm deportation enforcement, and stronger language and civic requirements would reinforce a shared national identity while ensuring that immigration remains managed in accordance with the country’s capacity and interests.”
“We need clear rules for immigration, but closing the door is not the answer. Offshore detention, blood-based citizenship and a 15-year path to naturalisation will divide communities, hurt businesses and make integration harder. More importantly, several of these measures risk violating our constitutional protections for equality, freedom of movement and due process.”