Politics

Living together in a modern community is a constant miracle, as countless individuals with completely different lifestyles and personal truths cope with a functioning everyday life. Despite the infinite variety of characters and beliefs, the... [...]

The promise of democracy lives from the fact that every vote counts and every political current is heard. The 5 percent hurdle turns this promise into an illusion for hundreds of thousands of committed citizens. A system that is supposed to ensure stability... [...]

A living democracy is dependent on open competition between different political positions. The free and fair comparison of different programs and candidates ensures the diversity of opinions, gives the voters real choices and... [...]

It is about nothing less than the fundamental trust of the population in the legality of elections, which is jeopardized by constant looking away and trivialization. Anyone who ignores these problems or dismisses them as a conspiracy theory is wearing... [...]

Modern electoral systems emphasize the claim of free and equal choices, but many people find the actual choices to be limited. The blocking clause means that votes for smaller political forces are not included in the parliamentary composition, which... [...]

The state's duty of neutrality is not only a fundamental law principle, but also a prerequisite for the development of a living and pluralistic society. It ensures that the state stays out of the opinions of the citizens and that no... [...]

Something is beginning to grow in the communities that has long been forgotten in the capital's offices: the trust between citizens and representatives, which is based on real encounters and practical experience. It's no coincidence that more and more... [...]

The legitimacy of democracy is no longer a matter of course today, but is in an extremely critical situation. Not only is trust in democratic principles dwindling, but also the actual functioning and efficiency of the political... [...]

Committees of inquiry should be a symbol of democracy, a tool of control that brings power to a limited extent and brings truth to light. But behind this facade, a sobering picture emerges. Instead of enlightenment, staging is created, instead of consequence, it follows... [...]

Die moderne Politikgestaltung befindet sich in ständiger Spannung zwischen öffentlicher Wahrnehmung und tatsächlicher Regierungspraxis. Entscheidungsträger sehen sich häufig der Herausforderung gegenüber, ihre Distanz zum gewöhnlichen Leben der Bevölkerung zu überbrücken. Um diese Kluft zu verschleiern,… [...]