Police Priorities Reform Act of 2014
Rationale
Focusing police resources on the most serious and high-impact crimes improves public safety and ensures efficient use of resources, while maintaining the importance of prevention and community engagement.
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
Benjamin Zimmermann
Activist · Age 53
A former party staffer turned rising star, Benjamin Zimmermann rose through the ranks by mastering media strategy and leveraging his ambition to serve loyally—always positioning himself as the party’s future voice.
Timeline
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Draft2 November 2014
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Vote Open4 November 2014
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Vote Closed3 January 2015
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Became Law3 January 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 14 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 14 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| New National Order | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 407 / 650 seats (62.6%)
Against: 132 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 111
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 248 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 132 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 92 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| New National Order | 67 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |