Protect our Animals Act of 2012

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Hans Vogel

Opened

30 May 2012

Voting closes

29 Jul 2012

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

This proposal aims to improve animal welfare by gradually phasing out inhumane factory farming practices and promoting higher standards of care. It supports a transition toward more sustainable and ethical farming and protects animal wellbeing.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Animal Welfare Standards	Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)		Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)

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Animal Welfare Standards

Previous law

Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)

Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)

Proposer

Party

Left Forward

Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward

Core pillars

Hans Vogel

Activist · Age 68

8,770 social followers

A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.

🎭 Eccentric 🎤 Fantastic Speaker 📺 Media Savvy 🌍 Outsider 💰 Wealthy

Timeline

Draft

3 April 2012
Vote Open

30 May 2012
Vote Closed

29 July 2012
Did Not Become Law

29 July 2012

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

11Yes 38No 20Not voted 69 seats

For: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)

Against: 38 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 22.4%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	11	No	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	19	No	No reason given
Democratic Forum Of Social Democracy	0	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	11	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	8	No	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

53Yes 426No 171Not voted 650 seats

For: 53 / 650 seats (8.2%)

Against: 426 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 171

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 11.1%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	127	No	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	123	No	No reason given
Democratic Forum Of Social Democracy	7	No	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	53	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	169	No	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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