Brand New Bundestag
Brand New Bundestag is a non-partisan grassroots organization that advocates for inclusive democracy and progressive politics. It supports underrepresented candidates, promotes transsectoral networks, and is committed to sustainable solutions in society.
Brand New Bundestag: A Movement for Progressive Politics and Inclusive Democracy
editAbout Us
editBrand New Bundestag (BNB) is an independent and non-partisan grassroots organization that advocates for forward-thinking and progressive politics. Our mission is to promote a democratic and inclusive society that thinks sustainably and acts locally as well as globally.
Main Mission and Values
editOur goal is to create parliaments that represent all parts of our society. We strive for a politics that finds bold solutions to the most pressing problems of our time in collaboration with civil society. We are committed to ensuring that the voices of movements are more strongly included in political decision-making and build bridges between civil society and politics[5].
Key Products and Services
edit- Support for Candidates: We support progressive politicians, especially those who have been underrepresented in politics, on their path to political office. This includes federal, state, and European elections[2][5].
- Non-partisan Networks: We promote a pragmatic, non-partisan political culture by creating spaces for cross-sector networking among various actors. This helps to overcome ideological barriers and institutional path dependencies[4].
- Movement Politics Platform: Our platform bridges the gap between politicians and civil society to enable non-partisan collaboration and include the voices of society in political decisions[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Climate Neutrality: We demand immediate climate neutrality and advocate for a Green Economy that places social and ethical standards at its core[3].
- Working Conditions and Digitalization: We call for shorter working hours, more flexibility, and social security for employees. Additionally, we advocate for improved and future-oriented innovation support that leverages the opportunities of digitalization[3].
- European Unity: We stand for strengthening European unity and the institutions of the European Union. We support reforms that give more powers to European countries and promote a connected European civil society[3].
- Humane Migration and Asylum Policy: We demand a humane European migration and asylum policy that places human rights and dignity at its center[3].
Community and Engagement
editOur work is significantly supported by hundreds of volunteers. We offer low-threshold participation opportunities with maximum impact and promote the active involvement of young people and marginalized groups in political decision-making[4][5].
Current Initiatives
edit- European Elections 2024: We support progressive candidates from various EU countries in the European elections to achieve stronger representation of underrepresented groups in the European Parliament[2].
- Federal Election 2025: We are preparing for the federal election in 2025 and support candidates who advocate for progressive changes[5].
Brand New Bundestag is an important part of the democratic transformation in Germany and Europe, as we strive for bold solutions to the most pressing problems of our time and promote inclusive, forward-thinking politics.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://prsonal.de/arbeitgeber/brand-new-bundestag/
- 2 - https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/brand-new-bundestag-kandidaten-europawahl-100.html
- 3 - https://brandnewbundestag.de/unsere-forderungen
- 4 - https://innovationinpolitics.eu/showroom/project/brand-new-bundestag-bnb/
- 5 - https://brandnewbundestag.de