For women in politics: new challenges and opportunities!

For women in politics: new challenges and opportunities!

Ludwigslust-Parchim, Deutschland - Today the question arises: What about the role of women in politics? Especially in the context of the upcoming event of the *Female Network Atlantic Bridge *, in which Federal Minister Reem Alabali Radovan (SPD) tackles the floor. Under the title "Populism, crises, representation: stress test for parliamentarianism", it will illuminate and discuss the challenges that women stand in front of politics. These topics are more current than ever, because the crumbling of the fire wall between political opinions and the structural hurdles for women still exist, such as Atlantik-Brücke describes.

at such events that Dr. Anna Sauerbrey, the foreign policy coordinator of *time *, is moderated, it is not just about showing the difficulties. Alabali Radovan, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development and previously commissioned the Federal Government for Migration, Refugees and Integration since May 2025, a short interview will also lead to how the US withdrawal from development aid affects international cooperation. As a political scientist with a broad expertise, she brings important perspectives into this debate.

challenges for women in politics

social support is necessary! A third of US citizens who are entitled to vote are Women of Color, whose life realities and challenges could not be more different. From Afro-Americans to women with Chinese roots, there are strong tensions and different experiences, as can be seen in an article by the * Heinrich-Böll-Foundation * ([GWI Böll] (https://www.gwi-boell.de/de/2020/03/und-sie-kaempfen-die-von-frauen-der-us- Politics)). The discrepancy between men and women in political offices is enormous - in the United States case, elected politicians are mostly male and white. In Germany, on the other hand, the proportion of women in the Bundestag is over 30 percent, but progress has been stagnating for years.

The roots of the subrepresentation go back to the introduction of the Reich Election Act in 1918, which granted women in Germany the right to vote. Nevertheless, equality in the political office remains a challenge, as reported by the * Federal Center for Political Education ([bpb] (https://www.bpb.de/shop/zeitschratzen/apuz/277335/schlechtergerechte-rpraesentation-in-historischer-und- and-international-perspective)). It should be noted that despite the progress that women have made in politics - be it due to the increase in the proportion of women in the Bundestag or through the successful introduction of a wide range of candidates - many hurdles still have to be overcome.

A call to change

It is clear: the way to more gender equality in politics is a marathon, not a sprint. Social participation is crucial - and the exchange of experiences and strategies among women in politics is essential for progress. Meeting like the upcoming of the Atlantic Bridge are therefore not only a platform for the exchange, but also a crucial step in the right direction. "You have to roll up your sleeves and tackle together", you could say. Because the visibility and voices of women in political decision -making processes are important to actually meet the challenges.

summarized can be said that the past few years have shown that women's politicians are not simply giving up - not even with challenges. The teachings from times from crisis, be it the corona apandemia or the great protest movements, offer new alliances and approaches for reforms. We also have to consider this as an opportunity - also in our own political commitment. More than ever, it is up to us to initiate changes!