Strengthening Social And Economic Rights of 2018
Rationale
This reform package strengthens fairness, responsibility, and public trust. Stronger financial oversight protects workers, families, and savers from reckless financial practices, higher animal welfare standards reflect our ethical values, and stronger rent controls keep housing affordable for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Banking & Financial Regulation |
Light-touch regulation
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Strong prudential oversight
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| 2 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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| 3 | Rent Control |
Rent increases capped to inflation
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Hard caps on rents
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Banking & Financial Regulation2
Animal Welfare Standards3
Rent ControlProposer
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
Brigitte Weber
Activist · Age 38
At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.
Timeline
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Draft25 October 2018
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Vote Open25 October 2018
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Vote Closed24 December 2018
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Did Not Become Law24 December 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 36 · Abstained: 31 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 31 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 134 / 650 seats (20.6%)
Against: 332 · Abstained: 286 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 286 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Christian Socials | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Competence And Freedom | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Homeland Alliance | 288 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 134 | Yes | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance Of Saxenheim | 44 | No | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Republic | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |