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.