20261009 Petition an Bundeskanzler Merz

09.10.2026 Petition an Bundeskanzler Merz

Make lobbying influence transparent!

Which companies influence politics, and how often and to what extent do they do so? This is important to voters, and the mood in the country is grim because people feel they’re being taken advantage of. “At the same time, ministries — including Katherina Reiche’s Ministry of Economic Affairs — are facing criticism for prioritizing lobby interests or even demanding that the business community push for reforms,” notes abgeordnetenwatch.de.

And they go on to argue: “Away from opaque laws, limited space for citizens’ voices, and doubts about democracy — toward greater transparency and a voice for everyone in politics! Last week, we proposed four solutions to you on how Chancellor Friedrich Merz could shape politics in the future, and many have already voted in favor of them as well.”

That’s why we, too, are calling on you: Sign this petition to Chancellor Merz in support of these demands:

The “lobby footprint” reveals whose interests are represented in a law.
The “burden check” makes it clear when a law disproportionately burdens a particular group—so that it can still be amended.
In extreme emergencies, the veto power can still halt a law and send it back to the negotiating table.
Does that sound like a good solution? Then sign Abgeordnetenwatch’s urgent appeal to the Federal Chancellor now!

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