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.

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About

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Member:

Country: Greece

Group: (S&D) Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)

Speeches: 0 (Rank 1243)

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Country: Greece

Group: (S&D) Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)

Speeches: 0 (Rank 1243)

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25.04.2024 Iran Israel

Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response

For

357

Against

20

Abstention

58

My vote: Did not vote

270

Reference: RC-B9-0235/2024

25.04.2024 Georgia

Attempts to reintroduce a foreign agent law in Georgia and its restrictions on civil society

For

425

Against

25

Abstention

30

My vote: Did not vote

225

Reference: RC-B9-0244/2024

25.04.2024

New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union

For

429

Against

27

Abstention

48

My vote: Did not vote

201

Reference: RC-B9-0262/2024

25.04.2024 Russia

Russia’s undemocratic presidential elections and their illegitimate extension to the occupied territories

For

493

Against

11

Abstention

18

My vote: Did not vote

183

Reference: RC-B9-0253/2024

25.04.2024

Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

For

361

Against

121

Abstention

45

My vote: Did not vote

178

Reference: A9-0343/2023

25.04.2024

Advance passenger information: prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

For

438

Against

35

Abstention

60

My vote: Did not vote

172

Reference: A9-0411/2023

25.04.2024

Advance passenger information: enhancing and facilitating external border controls

For

492

Against

33

Abstention

10

My vote: Did not vote

170

Reference: A9-0409/2023

25.04.2024 Poland Sweden

Draft Amending Budget 3/2024: Reinforcing the European Public Prosecutor's Office following the accession of Poland and the expected participation of Sweden

For

434

Against

45

Abstention

55

My vote: Did not vote

171

Reference: A9-0179/2024

25.04.2024

Draft amending budget No 1/2024: Amendments of the 2024 budget required due to the MFF revision

For

465

Against

53

Abstention

16

My vote: Did not vote

171

Reference: A9-0174/2024

25.04.2024

Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2025 – Section I – European Parliament

For

338

Against

148

Abstention

46

My vote: Did not vote

173

Reference: A9-0180/2024

25.04.2024

Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards

For

301

Against

216

Abstention

23

My vote: Did not vote

165

Reference: A9-0181/2024

25.04.2024

The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia

For

535

Against

1

Abstention

1

My vote: Did not vote

168

Reference: RC-B9-0228/2024

25.04.2024 Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev

For

474

Against

4

Abstention

51

My vote: Did not vote

176

Reference: RC-B9-0227/2024

25.04.2024

Gradual roll-out of Eudamed, information obligation in case of interruption of supply and the transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices

For

511

Against

1

Abstention

21

My vote: Did not vote

172

Reference: C9-0010/2024

24.04.2024 Hungary

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen the rule of law and its budgetary implications

For

399

Against

117

Abstention

28

My vote: Did not vote

161

Reference: B9-0223/2024

24.04.2024

Establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

For

482

Against

47

Abstention

38

My vote: Did not vote

138

Reference: A9-0128/2023

24.04.2024

Anti-Money Laundering Regulation

For

479

Against

61

Abstention

32

My vote: Did not vote

133

Reference: A9-0151/2023

24.04.2024

The sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive

For

513

Against

25

Abstention

33

My vote: Did not vote

134

Reference: A9-0150/2023

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