Bündnis 21
Bündnis 21
Centre
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No affiliated group in the European Parliament
BÜNDNIS21, also known as the Pink Party/BÜNDNIS21, is a German small party founded on January 23, 2021. It sees itself as an electoral alliance of various associations, smaller parties, and groups. A central concern of the party is the introduction of political accountability to ensure responsibility for waste of tax funds and the non-prosecution of criminal offenses. To this end, it demands the addition of Articles 266a (embezzlement) and 138a (complicity in office) to the Penal Code. BÜNDNIS21 also advocates for direct democracy, including referendums on the abolition of laws and removals from office within the government. The party positions itself as liberal-conservative and in the political center.
Founding and Background
Founding and Background
BÜNDNIS21 was founded on January 23, 2021, and emerged from the Weimar association 'Citizens for Germany'. The party sees itself as an electoral alliance of several associations, smaller parties, and groups that have come together to enforce new rules in politics.
Goals and Demands
Goals and Demands
A central concern of BÜNDNIS21 is the introduction of political accountability. The party demands that politicians be held accountable for waste of tax funds and the non-prosecution of criminal offenses. To this end, it proposes the introduction of Articles 266a (embezzlement) and 138a (complicity in office) in the Penal Code. Additionally, BÜNDNIS21 advocates for direct democracy, including referendums on the abolition of laws and removals from office within the government.
Political Orientation
Political Orientation
BÜNDNIS21 positions itself as liberal-conservative and sees itself in the political center. The party emphasizes the importance of the Basic Law and calls for a politics designed for the welfare of all people. It rejects career politicians and demands that politicians serve a temporary duty for their own country.
Activities and Elections
Activities and Elections
Since its founding, BÜNDNIS21 has participated in various elections, including the 2021 federal elections in Hamburg, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg. The party sees itself as a strong opposition and calls for changes to the rules in politics. It urges citizens to join together and collectively achieve a 'political turnaround'.