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{{Infobox political party |
{{Infobox political party |
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|chairperson=Roland Wegner |
| chairperson = Roland Wegner |
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|founded={{start date|df=yes|2016|4|30}} |
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|headquarters= V-Partei³<br/>Bundesgeschäftsstelle<br/> |
| headquarters = V-Partei³<br />Bundesgeschäftsstelle<br />Zinnkrautweg 8<br />22395 Hamburg |
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| membership_year = 2023 |
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|membership= |
| membership = 1,200<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://v-partei.de/|title=Home|website=V-Partei³}}</ref> |
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|ideology=[[Animal rights]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v-partei.de/vparteihoch3/fragen-und-antworten/|title=Fragen und Antworten / FAQ |
| ideology = [[Animal rights]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v-partei.de/vparteihoch3/fragen-und-antworten/|title=Fragen und Antworten / FAQ|website=v-partei.de}}</ref><br />[[Environmentalism]] |
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|colors={{Color box|#99cc33|border=darkgray}} Green |
| colors = {{Color box|#99cc33|border=darkgray}} Green |
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|seats1_title=[[Bundestag]] |
| seats1_title = [[Bundestag]] |
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|seats2_title=[[Composition of the German State Parliaments|State Parliaments]] |
| seats2_title = [[Composition of the German State Parliaments|State Parliaments]] |
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|seats3_title=[[European Parliament election |
| seats3_title = [[2014 European Parliament election in Germany|European Parliament]] |
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'''V-Partei3''', known officially as '''V-Partei³ – Party for Change, Vegetarians and Vegans''' ({{ |
'''V-Partei3''', known officially as '''V-Partei³ – Party for Change, Vegetarians and Vegans''' ({{langx|de|V-Partei³ – Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer}}), is a [[German political parties|German political party]] that was founded in April 2016 in [[Munich]], [[Bavaria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Krimmel|first=Iris|title=Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer (V-Partei³) {{!}} bpb|url=https://m.bpb.de/politik/wahlen/wer-steht-zur-wahl/bremen-2019/288795/v-partei|access-date=2021-09-04|website=bpb.de|language=de}}</ref> The principal focus of the party is animal rights and environmentalism. It is the sole political party in Germany devoted to encouraging the adoption of a [[plant-based diet]]. The party took part in the [[2017 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|North Rhine-Westphalia state elections in 2017]], and received 10,013 votes or 0.12% of the vote, far below the [[election threshold|5% threshold]] required to enter the [[Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia|State Landtag]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wahlergebnisse.nrw.de/landtagswahlen/2017/aktuell/a000lw1700.shtml|title=Landtagswahl 2017 in NRW|website=www.wahlergebnisse.nrw.de}}</ref> Notable members of the party were actress [[Barbara Rütting]] and Axel Ritt, guitarist of the band [[Grave Digger (band)|Grave Digger]], who joined in May 2017. |
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==Party program== |
==Party program== |
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In the party manifesto created for the [[German federal election |
In the party manifesto created for the [[2017 German federal election|2017 Bundestag elections]] focuses on improving animal welfare conditions in Germany and changing existing government policies so that Germany reduces its consumption of meat. The manifesto focuses on 10 key areas, and some are noted below. |
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===Animal testing=== |
===Animal testing=== |
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The party opposes the testing of animals and |
The party opposes the testing of animals and wants to end the practice entirely. The platform instead advocates for cruelty-free medical research, which includes the use of human simulation.<ref name="v-partei.de">{{cite web|url=https://v-partei.de/vparteihoch3/parteiprogramm/|title=Parteiprogramm|website=v-partei.de}}</ref> |
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===Transport policy=== |
===Transport policy=== |
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The party supports projects that increase the use of bicycles as an eco-friendly way of travelling. V-Partei³ also want to introduce speed limits on roads in an attempt to reduce air pollution. Their manifesto advocates a 130 |
The party supports projects that increase the use of bicycles, as an eco-friendly way of travelling. V-Partei³ also want to introduce speed limits on roads in an attempt to reduce air pollution. Their manifesto advocates a {{Convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}} speed limit on highways and general speed limits elsewhere.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2017-04-06|title=Wahlprogramm der V-Partei³ für die Bundestagswahl 2017|url=https://v-partei.de/wahlprogramm-der-v-partei-fuer-die-bundestagswahl-2017/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=V-Partei³|language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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===Energy policy=== |
===Energy policy=== |
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The party want to see an end to [[nuclear power]], a reduction in the number of coal-fired and biogas power plants and greater subsidies for renewable energy, with the aim of reaching 100% renewable in the next few decades.<ref>https://v-partei.de/wp-content/uploads/Parteiprogramm-2017-hellgruene-Zukunft.pdf</ref> |
The party want to see an end to [[nuclear power]], a reduction in the number of coal-fired and [[biogas]] power plants and greater subsidies for renewable energy, with the aim of reaching 100% renewable in the next few decades.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://v-partei.de/wp-content/uploads/Parteiprogramm-2017-hellgruene-Zukunft.pdf|title=Parteiprogramm 2017 hellgruene Zukunft}}</ref> |
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===Economic policy=== |
===Economic policy=== |
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The V-Partei³ opposes any [[genetic engineering]] in agriculture. The party opposes [[TTIP]], which they say softens labour rights and causes climate destruction. They |
The V-Partei³ opposes any [[genetic engineering]] in agriculture. The party opposes [[TTIP]], which they say softens labour rights and causes climate destruction. They advocate a [[Universal basic income in Germany|basic income]] on the following grounds:<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=Bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen|url=https://v-partei.de/bedingungsloses-grundeinkommen/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=V-Partei³|language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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* It must be a living wage. |
* It must be a living wage. |
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* There must be an individual entitlement. |
* There must be an individual entitlement. |
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* The income must not be means-tested. |
* The income must not be means-tested. |
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* It must be made available without any work obligation. |
* It must be made available without any work obligation. |
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=== Health policy === |
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The V-Partei³ supports the [[legalization of cannabis]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Election results== |
==Election results== |
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| style="vertical-align:top;"| [[North Rhine-Westphalia state election |
| style="vertical-align:top;"| [[2017 North Rhine-Westphalia state election]] |
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| [[Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia|State Landtag]] |
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| [[German Bundestag|Bundestag]] |
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=== European Parliament === |
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! [[2024 European Parliament election in Germany|2024]] |
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| Simon Klopstock |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://v-partei.de Official website] (in German) |
*[https://v-partei.de Official website] (in German) |
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*[https://m.bpb.de/politik/wahlen/wer-steht-zur-wahl/bremen-2019/288795/v-partei V-Partei3] on the website of the [[Federal Agency for Civic Education]] |
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{{Parties of Germany}} |
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{{Animal rights}} |
{{Animal rights|movement}} |
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[[Category:Animal advocacy parties]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:37, 21 October 2024
V-Partei³ | |
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Chairperson | Roland Wegner |
Founded | 30 April 2016 |
Headquarters | V-Partei³ Bundesgeschäftsstelle Zinnkrautweg 8 22395 Hamburg |
Membership (2023) | 1,200[1] |
Ideology | Animal rights[2] Environmentalism |
Colors | Green |
Bundestag | 0 / 630 |
State Parliaments | 0 / 1,821 |
European Parliament | 0 / 96 |
Website | |
v-partei | |
V-Partei3, known officially as V-Partei³ – Party for Change, Vegetarians and Vegans (German: V-Partei³ – Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer), is a German political party that was founded in April 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.[3] The principal focus of the party is animal rights and environmentalism. It is the sole political party in Germany devoted to encouraging the adoption of a plant-based diet. The party took part in the North Rhine-Westphalia state elections in 2017, and received 10,013 votes or 0.12% of the vote, far below the 5% threshold required to enter the State Landtag.[4] Notable members of the party were actress Barbara Rütting and Axel Ritt, guitarist of the band Grave Digger, who joined in May 2017.
Party program
[edit]In the party manifesto created for the 2017 Bundestag elections focuses on improving animal welfare conditions in Germany and changing existing government policies so that Germany reduces its consumption of meat. The manifesto focuses on 10 key areas, and some are noted below.
Animal testing
[edit]The party opposes the testing of animals and wants to end the practice entirely. The platform instead advocates for cruelty-free medical research, which includes the use of human simulation.[5]
Transport policy
[edit]The party supports projects that increase the use of bicycles, as an eco-friendly way of travelling. V-Partei³ also want to introduce speed limits on roads in an attempt to reduce air pollution. Their manifesto advocates a 130 km/h (81 mph) speed limit on highways and general speed limits elsewhere.[6]
Energy policy
[edit]The party want to see an end to nuclear power, a reduction in the number of coal-fired and biogas power plants and greater subsidies for renewable energy, with the aim of reaching 100% renewable in the next few decades.[7]
Economic policy
[edit]The V-Partei³ opposes any genetic engineering in agriculture. The party opposes TTIP, which they say softens labour rights and causes climate destruction. They advocate a basic income on the following grounds:[8]
- It must be a living wage.
- There must be an individual entitlement.
- The income must not be means-tested.
- It must be made available without any work obligation.
Health policy
[edit]The V-Partei³ supports the legalization of cannabis.[6]
Election results
[edit]Election | Chamber | % of vote |
Seats won |
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2017 North Rhine-Westphalia state election | State Landtag | 0.12% | 0 |
2017 German federal election | Bundestag | 0.1% | 0 |
2021 German federal election | Bundestag | 0.1% | 0 |
European Parliament
[edit]Election | List leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | EP Group |
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2024 | Simon Klopstock | 55,440 | 0.14 (#25) | 0 / 96
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References
[edit]- ^ "Home". V-Partei³.
- ^ "Fragen und Antworten / FAQ". v-partei.de.
- ^ Krimmel, Iris. "Partei für Veränderung, Vegetarier und Veganer (V-Partei³) | bpb". bpb.de (in German). Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Landtagswahl 2017 in NRW". www.wahlergebnisse.nrw.de.
- ^ "Parteiprogramm". v-partei.de.
- ^ a b "Wahlprogramm der V-Partei³ für die Bundestagswahl 2017". V-Partei³ (in German). 6 April 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Parteiprogramm 2017 hellgruene Zukunft" (PDF).
- ^ "Bedingungsloses Grundeinkommen". V-Partei³ (in German). 18 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in German)
- V-Partei3 on the website of the Federal Agency for Civic Education