Parity now: women are calling for equality in the Bundestag!
Parity now: women are calling for equality in the Bundestag!
Berlin, Deutschland - On June 24, 2025, an important day of action will find in Berlin under the motto "Parity now!" instead of. Initiatives like this are urgent, because despite the fact that women make up 51 % of the population entitled to vote, they are strongly underrepresented in German parliaments. After the 2025 election, the proportion of women in the German Bundestag fell to only 32.4 %. In other words: Germany is still a long way from a parity representation, such as The equal notes.
over 80 organizations, led by the former Bundestag president Prof. Dr. Rita Süssmuth support this day of action. This initiative aims to stop the silent decline in the proportion of women in politics once and for all. Nevertheless, the way to equality remains stony: The 2023 voting rights reform did not lead to binding regulations for an equal representation, which, according to the initiators, requires a fundamental “equal voting law reform”.
background of the underrepresentation
The underrepresentation of women in politics is not a new phenomenon. Even 100 years after the introduction of women's voting law, women in political offices are still strong in the minority. According to BMFSFJ The proportion of women in the state parliaments in 2025 was 33.2 % and in the local parliaments even only at 30.5 %.
The situation in the mayor's office is also particularly noticeable, where the proportion of women across all federal states is only 13.5 %. This shows that certain federal states, such as Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, are preceded by 18.3 %, while the Saarland is far off with only 6.6 %.obstacles and challenges
The reasons for the sub -representation are complex. Politicians often report that the compatibility of work, family and political offices is a major challenge. In addition, there is a male -dominated tone in many political cultures, which makes access to women difficult. According to a study from 2022, 40 % of politicians have experienced sexual harassment in the political environment, and among 45-year-olds it is even 60 %. This experience helps many talented women refrain from a political career.
The action day "Parity now!" aims to draw attention to these topics and to promote exchange about suitable measures to strengthen the political participation of women. Programs such as the "municipal action program-women in politics" and the Helene Weber Prize should support women and convey the necessary skills. In addition, the project "Women. Diversity. Politics. Democracy Design on site" was launched in order to specifically address the existing discrepancy.
More information about the initiative "Parity now!" And on the possibility of participating in the action day via Livestream can be found on the website parity now .
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