National Youth Service Act of 2013
Rationale
This proposal introduces mandatory national service for citizens aged 18–20. The goal is to strengthen civic responsibility, improve national preparedness, and provide young people with valuable skills and structured development.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Military Service Policy |
Volunteer professional army
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National service for those 18-20
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Military Service PolicyProposer
Party
National Humanist Platform
The National Humanist Platform promotes national identity and culture, support for vulnerable citizens, strong worker protections, and investment in education to build a united and dignified society. #VOTENHP
Core pillars
Thomas Schmid
Activist · Age 56
A nationally recognized celebrity with an unlikely rise from working-class roots, Thomas Schmid wields his sharp political instincts and idealistic vision to captivate audiences despite his social awkwardness.
Timeline
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Draft2 May 2013
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Vote Open2 May 2013
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Vote Closed1 July 2013
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Did Not Become Law1 July 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)
Against: 41 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union | 3 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 17 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 211 / 650 seats (32.5%)
Against: 358 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 81
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 185 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 71 | No | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union | 31 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 71 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 211 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |