Police Powers Reform Act of 2013
Rationale
Replace prevention-focused community policing with a strategy targeting high-impact crimes to maximize public safety. This ensures limited police resources are used efficiently while maintaining order and protecting citizens from the most serious threats.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Police Powers |
Community policing focused on prevention
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Focus on highest impact crimes
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Police PowersProposer
Party
Liberal Union
Liberal Union stands for freedom, economic responsibility, and a strong but limited government focused on growth and stability.
Core pillars
Helga Klein
Federal Minister for Health and Social Affairs · Age 32
Rising through the ranks from a factory floor, Helga Klein’s fierce loyalty and sharp political instincts have made her a favorite of party leadership, though her stumbling public speeches are an ongoing frustration.
Timeline
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Draft17 June 2013
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Vote Open17 June 2013
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Vote Closed16 August 2013
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Did Not Become Law16 August 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)
Against: 38 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 14
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 17 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 210 / 650 seats (32.3%)
Against: 384 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 56
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 220 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 62 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 102 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 53 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |