“The nuclear arsenal is fine as it is and does not need to be expanded.”
Nuclear Arsenal Expansion Act of 2022
Rationale
Expanding the nuclear arsenal strengthens deterrence against rising global threats and ensures national security in an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear Weapons |
Maintain a minimal deterrent
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Expand the nuclear arsenal
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Nuclear WeaponsProposer
Party
Saxenheim Workers’ Union
The Saxenheim Workers’ Movement (SWM) is a nationalist political movement focused on strengthening Saxenheim’s industry, protecting national interests, and promoting unity between workers, businesses, and the state. The movement emphasizes economic self-sufficiency, social order, and the belief that
Core pillars
Wolfgang Weber
Activist · Age 45
A former tabloid journalist turned firebrand activist, Wolfgang Weber wields media savvy like a weapon, crafting narratives that rally the base while his relentless ambition ensures he’s always angling for the next rung on the political ladder.
Timeline
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Draft23 May 2022
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Vote Open23 May 2022
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Vote Closed22 July 2022
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Did Not Become Law22 July 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 24 / 69 seats (34.8%)
Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 12
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | No | We support maintaining a minimal nuclear deterrent, but oppose any expansion of the current arsenal. Nuclear weapons should serve only as a last-resort guarantee of national security, not as an excuse for an arms race. Our priority should be stability, diplomacy and gradual arms reduction. |
| Left Forward | 10 | No | The nuclear arsenal is fine as it is and does not need to be expanded. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 229 / 650 seats (35.2%)
Against: 310 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 111
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 219 | No | We support maintaining a minimal nuclear deterrent, but oppose any expansion of the current arsenal. Nuclear weapons should serve only as a last-resort guarantee of national security, not as an excuse for an arms race. Our priority should be stability, diplomacy and gradual arms reduction. |
| Left Forward | 91 | No | The nuclear arsenal is fine as it is and does not need to be expanded. |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union Proposer | 229 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support maintaining a minimal nuclear deterrent, but oppose any expansion of the current arsenal. Nuclear weapons should serve only as a last-resort guarantee of national security, not as an excuse for an arms race. Our priority should be stability, diplomacy and gradual arms reduction.”