Partei des Fortschritts
Party of Progress
Party of Progress
Liberal
European Parliament Group
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The foundation of the PdF is built upon "pragmatic progress." The party breaks with traditional ideological ties, viewing the state as a service provider tasked with evidence-based problem-solving. Its worldview is shaped by modern rationalism: political decisions should be made based on scientific findings and logical deliberation, rather than dogmas. In doing so, it emphasizes individual responsibility and calls for a transparent, citizen-centric administration that actively embraces technological change.
The PdF's agenda centers on modernizing governmental structures and strengthening direct democracy. It advocates for comprehensive digitalization, the reduction of bureaucracy, and electoral system reform to limit the power of party apparatuses. Its primary target audience includes young, tech-savvy voters and citizens who feel unrepresented by the established party system. The party champions a pragmatic energy policy and an educational offensive designed to meet the demands of the globalized workforce.
Within the political system, the PdF operates as a system-critical yet constitutionally loyal force, aiming to reform parliamentarism from within. Its strategic approach is "Grassroots Democracy 2.0": members directly decide on policy positions, thereby challenging traditional party discipline. It sees itself as a corrective to politics it perceives as short-sighted and clientelist, actively seeking to confront entrenched structures to safeguard the rule of law's effectiveness through innovation.
We surveyed voters across all parties within the PolitPro community about their stances on key political issues. The bars illustrate the range of opinions among Partei des Fortschritts supporters. A shorter bar indicates a more homogeneous opinion among supporters. Where available, the party's official position is displayed as a circle.
These values are derived from data provided by Partei des Fortschritts supporters on the PolitPro platform. While this data is not a traditional representative random sample, the high number of participants provides deep insights into the priorities and values of the active voter base.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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