Partei des Fortschritts — Directly Shaping Democracy
The Partei des Fortschritts (PdF), founded in 2020, is a registered political party in Germany dedicated to
digital democracy, government transparency, and citizen participation.
Key Office Holders
Lukas Sieper — Member of the European Parliament since 2024
Luca Piwodda — Mayor of Gartz (Oder), local leader and PdF co-founder
Tim Sieper — Mayor of Eckenroth, recognized as Germany's youngest mayor at 19 years old
Motto and Core Values
Our motto: "Demokratie direkt gestalten" ("Directly shaping democracy").
The Partei des Fortschritts stands for:
Digital participation and government transparency
Open government and accountable decision-making
Strengthening European cooperation and democracy
Sustainability, social justice, and evidence-based policy
Innovation in Transparency
We built Check Some Votes (CSV), one of Germany's most advanced transparency platforms, which
lets citizens explore thousands of EU Parliament votes in a clear and accessible way.
Get Involved
Become a member: Join us to advance digital democracy and transparency in Germany and Europe.
Volunteer: Contribute your skills in technology, design, policy, or activism.
Support democracy: Help us strengthen accountability and bring politics closer to citizens.
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