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

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Our motto: "Demokratie direkt gestalten" ("Directly shaping democracy").

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Digital participation and government transparency
Open government and accountable decision-making
Strengthening European cooperation and democracy
Sustainability, social justice, and evidence-based policy

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Continued crackdown on civic space and fundamental freedoms in Burkina Faso

Date: 18.06.2026 · Reference: B10-0303/2026

fundamental rights human rights regional security political rights repression Burkina Faso civil society military regime terrorism Sahel

Overall Result: 476 For

476 For

11 Against

75 Abstention

179 Did not vote

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Report Summary

Source: AI Summary with Mistral

Criticism of restrictions on civic rights in Burkina Faso.
Demand for protection of civil society actors.
Condemnation of the military junta for repression.

Amendments

B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 3

B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 4

B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 5

B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 6

B10-0303/2026 – After § 6 – Am 7

B10-0303/2026 – After recital C – Am 1

B10-0303/2026 – After recital D – Am 2

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