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  3. the proposal refers to Germany.
  4. the proposal can be implemented by law.
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  6. the proposal does not concern the two topics of our alliance partners from ABSTIMMUNG21 : 1. Whether nationwide referendums should be introduced in the long term. And 2. Whether Germany should take concrete measures for climate neutrality.
  7. the proposal does not call for any change or the introduction of a temporary rule.
  8. the proposal is neither already fulfilled nor partially fulfilled. Suggestions must relate to actual conditions.
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  10. the proposal contains one or a few specific demands.

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