Aug 31, 2026, 9:19 PM

A friend did not want to leave being informed about the upcoming #Berlin elections in the hands of German native speakers. Thus they translated and published all party programmes.
I hope they reach all communities who could benefit from them.

"If you'd like to learn more about the party platforms for the upcoming Berlin election, here are 8 party programmes available in English for you to look over: https://wahlprogramme-translated.de"

Wahlprogramme, translated
Machine-translated party programmes for internationals.
Includes CDU/CSU, SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, Die Linke, AfD, Volt, FDP BSW

Screenshot of the website: Making more informed decisions about our shared future in Germany through information access.
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), around 291,955 people were naturalized in Germany in 2024. In Berlin, 40,000 people received German citizenship in 2024 and 2025 combined. That is a lot of us.
At the same time, the German electoral system feels complicated to many. Understanding how it works will help you confidently make your vote count.
German parties have historically put a lot of information in their party programmes. Having something that's easier to go through will help you see what parties are covering (or not).
Using technology to auto-translate is not the answer. But it is our temporary solution to help you shape policy decisions and the future of the place you have made your home.