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").

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

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Combating late payment in commercial transactions

Date: 23.04.2024 · Reference: A9-0156/2024

single market commercial transaction goods and services national competent authority financial services small and medium-sized enterprises financial transaction contract terms deadline for payment administrative formalities

Overall Result: 350 Against

225 For

350 Against

28 Abstention

264 Did not vote

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Source: AI Summary with Mistral

Regulation to combat late payments in commercial transactions.
Limiting payment terms to 30 days for B2B and G2B.
Strengthening SME rights through transparency and sanctions.

Amendments

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – Article 1, § 3, after point c – Am 109

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – Article 2, § 1, after point 9 – Am 94

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – Article 3, § 1 and after § 1 – Am 104CP2= 110CP2=

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – Article 4 – Am 106D= 112D=

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – After recital 9 – Am 92

A9-0156/2024 – Róża Thun und Hohenstein – Commission proposal

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