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The German Parliament

Explore the German Parliament system, federal republic structure, and engagement of young individuals in politics, focusing on PETO - the young alternative advocating for youth voices. Learn about voting options, political engagement, and PETO's objectives for a better community.

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The German Parliament

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  1. The German Parliament Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  2. Table of contents • Der Deutsche Bundestag / The German Parliament • Germany as a Federal Republic • Young people in politics • PETO – the young alternative Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  3. People(entitled to vote) The Federal President Horst Köhler Bundesrat (members of the governments of the federal states) The Federal Chancellor The Federal Ministers Angela Merkel The German Parliament Coalition Opposition

  4. Germany as a Federal Republic 16 Federal States Governments of the Federal States Federal Government 16 Parlaments of the Federal States The German Parliament Federal Council Laws on Federal State Level Laws on Federal Level • e.g. • - Foreign Policy • - Economic Policy • - consistant legal order • - Education Policy • - Police Law • - Municipal Law Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  5. Young people in the politics The options to vote • parliamentary elections • every 4 years • at the age of 18 • German regional elections • every 5 years • at the age of 18 • council elections • every 5 years • at the age of 16 The options to engage in the policy as a member of a political party e.g. young christian democrats, young social democrats as a member of a youth parliament e.g. on a municipal and federal level foundation of a youth party e.g. PETO Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  6. PETO  Latin: I demand PETO – the young alternative Foundation • in 1999 • by 5 young members • in Monheim • party of 300 young people • represent the opinions of youth • information on local affairs General Success • first local election: • 1,000 votes  2 members in the city council • appointment of a youth café • “Car-Free-Sunday” • youngest mayor: Daniel Zimmermann, 27 years old Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  7. PETO – the young alternative Objectives • a city that‘s suitable for children and eco-friendly • reliefs for youths • new jobs • more sport facilities • reduced bus tickets for youths • bikeway through the pedestrian precinct Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

  8. Thank you for your attention  Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

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