The Bundestag election on 23 February is also a directional election for Europe.
The Institut für Europäische Politik, the non-partisan Europa-Union Deutschland, the Young European Federalists and the Federal Network for Civic Engagement show in ten short videos how the German Bundestag elections could influence the EU. The aim of the campaign is to motivate citizens to vote and to encourage them to consider the European dimension of the issues that are important to them when making their decision.
The videos have been produced with the support of Vroni Weidlich.
Economic policy
Christian Moos, Secretary General of Europa-Union Deutschland, emphasises: "Germany's economy needs the single market, open markets and common standards.
European enlargement policy
Funda Tekin, Director of the Institute for European Politics, sheds light on Germany's key role in shaping EU enlargement policy - and thereby shows the significance of the 2025 Bundestag elections for the EU and its candidate countries.
Schengen Agreement
Carolin Robert, Deputy Federal Chair of the Young European Federalists, on the importance of Schengen in the Bundestag elections on 23 February 2025.
Civil society
Rainer Hub, Chair of the Spokesperson's Council of the Federal Network for Civic Engagement, explains how the election on 23 February is groundbreaking for Europe.
Rule of law
York Albrecht, research fellow at the IEP Berlin, explains why protecting the rule of law is crucial not only for Germany, but for Europe as a whole.
Ukraine policy and Russian war of aggression
Lyudmyla Melnyk from the Institute for European Politics explains how Russia manipulates public opinion with narratives about a ‘quick peace’.
Youth in Europe
Valentin Petri, Vice-Chair of the Federal Committee of the Young European Federalists, explains how the election can influence Germany's role in Europe and the world, particularly with regard to issues such as climate protection and attacks on democracy.
EU neighbourhood
Laura Worsch, research associate at the IEP Berlin, explains why Germany and the EU must stand together in foreign, neighbourhood and security policy.
Asylum and migration policy
Johanna Hase, research associate at the IEP Berlin, emphasises that asylum and migration policy does not end at Germany's borders, but must be thought of in European terms.
EU foreign policy
Julian Plottka from IEP Berlin explains: "Germany is economically strong, but it is not a global player on its own. It can only exert geopolitical influence together with the EU.
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