Information for EU Citizens
On September 26, elections will be held for Germany’s federal parliament (Bundestag), Berlin’s House of Representatives (Abgeordnetenhaus) and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg’s district council (Bezirksverordnetenversammlungen).
As an EU citizen living in Berlin you are entitled to cast your vote for the district council!
Local Election Program 2021 – Hier geht’s weiter
Dear citizens of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg,
on 26 September your vote will decide what the future will look like in our district, We, the Greens, want to continue to shape the future here in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with courage and new ideas – for you and with you, for all the people in our district.Our district is unique. It is full of diversity and creativity, full of individuality and at the same time characterised by a great sense of community. Our district is a place where many things begin, whose residents try new things and tackle the big challenges. Here, ideas become reality and debates are initiated. This is where change begins, but it also has an impact beyond the district. This is what makes our district unique.We are facing great changes: We are all feeling the impacts of climate change beginning and the effects of the corona pandemic. In the wake of these problems we are seeing entrenched racism and hatred; society is becoming more and more divided into rich and poor. We do not want to govern in order to react. We Greens want to take the future into our own hands. We have the courage to act together and decisively, with vision, reason and responsibility, great vision and concrete projects. The goal of our policy is a liveable Xhain in the heart of Berlin – for everyone.
We fight for …
- consistent tenant protection and the preservation of open spaces
- climate protection and more urban greenery in the district
- an ecological transport policy with more space for cycling and walking
- a gender-equal, diverse and open society
- neighbourhood-appropriate tourism and a strengthening of the common good economy
- good, inclusive schools for all and a strong social infrastructure
- the preservation and promotion of cultural diversity
We continue to fight for an ecological transformation in transport, more space and better infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
We …
- reduce through traffic and design residential areas that are inviting to play and relax in
- convert car parking spaces into pocket parks, cycle paths or footpaths
- promote alternatives to motorised freight transport
- continue to oppose the further construction of the A100 motorway
- connect Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg better through the expansion of public transport lines.
The fight against global warming and species extinction is the most important task of our time. A just, liveable and secure future for all people can only be achieved by protecting the environment. We want to preserve the foundation of our lives – clean air and water, less noise – for ourselves and our children, also and especially in the centre of Berlin.
We …
- plant new greenery in courtyards, on roofs and on facades
- promote decentralised, emission-free energy production through photovoltaics
- commit ourselves as a district to procure only sustainably and fairly
We fight on the side of tenants at all political levels and show speculators the red card. To do this, we take new, often unconventional paths, break new legal ground and dare to confront the real estate lobby.
We …
- protect affordable housing with milieu protection
- promote affordable new construction
- fight against the misuse of housing space
- use the right of first refusal against property speculation
- support the initiative to expropriate Deutsche Wohnen & Co.
The residents of our district need open spaces as meeting places and for the development of individual lifestyles. We do everything we can to protect them from displacement and privatisation.
We …
- Rely on large scale citizen participation
- demand redensification with planned social infrastructure
- protect open spaces for alternative forms of housing
The mixture of small-scale neighbourhood structures, established businesses, diverse gastronomy, open social and living spaces, all of which are worthy of protection, characterises the atmosphere and coexistence in our district.
We …
- think globally and act locally as a fair trade district
- campaign at federal level for a commercial tenancy law that protects against displacement
- promote social cohesion through socially responsible economic incentives
enable the inclusion of people with disabilities in work and employment.
Tourism has become an important economic factor for Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. It provides many people with a livelihood, offers small businesses a long-term perspective and is essential for the survival of culture, subculture and clubs. However, this puts a strain on neighbourhoods through noise, rubbish and displacement.
We …
- strengthen the rights of affected residents to have a say and to participate in decision-making at state and district level
- demand that revenues from the city tax flow back to the districts
- advocate better management of tourism at state level
- demand more public toilets, rubbish bins and more frequent cleaning by BSR.
We strive for a society in which all people have equal rights, regardless of their gender, origin, sexual orientation or identity.
We …
- advocate diversity in politics and administration
- create a balanced number of women in politics through quotas of Green representatives in district offices and parliamentary groups
- make women visible in public space by (re)naming streets/places
- support and maintain women’s and girls‘ projects in Xhain
- Strengthen the district’s diversity team and employ an ombudsperson for the queer community.
Art, culture and cultural education are more than just icing on the cake. Cultural participation is a fundamental right and access to culture must be possible for all.
We …
– safeguard existing cultural spaces and create new ones
– promote the expansion of and access to local educational institutions (libraries, adult education centres (Volkshochschule), music schools)
– strengthen the diverse culture of remembrance in the district
– make public space a stage for non-commercial artistic and cultural projects
– support club culture
Solidarity and social justice are important to the community in our district. Our social policy should enable fair participation and a self-determined life for all people in Xhain.
We …
– strengthen the district health offices (Gesundheitsamt)
– expand the social-psychological service
– secure the care of people in need of help (expansion of care support points and help services)
– create more neighbourhood centres
– advocate for outreach work and more support around the Görli.
– extend park management to other parks and neighbourhoods.
We believe in a community-oriented drug policy that allows freedom but protects against addiction and abuse through prevention and help. This is the only way to control and curb the drug trade in our district.
We …
– strengthen drug education work in schools and social areas
– demand model projects for state-controlled cannabis distribution
– want more drug consumption rooms, syringe vending machines, low-threshold substitution facilities and syringe disposal containers.
Xhain should be a home for all generations, in which all have access to appropriate infrastructure and support services and live in active neighbourhoods and stable social structures.
We …
– strengthen families through diverse childcare and family centres.
– create open spaces and playgrounds for children and families.
– ensure optimal childcare and working conditions for educators.
– enable older people to live a self-determined life and to participate in the political and cultural dialogue in the district.
Schools should be a happy, inclusive place of learning and living for all children and young people, regardless of their origin, refugee experience, mental or physical condition, sexual identity or the financial means of their parents.
We …
– make it possible for pupils at every secondary school in the district to graduate from high school.
– put school cleaning back in the responsibility of the district
– demand new buildings, renovation and better equipment for schools in the district
– fight against discrimination in schools
– create inclusive schools to reduce segregation and discrimination
We are committed to ensuring that sporting opportunities in club sports, recreational sports groups and individual sports are open to all people in an inclusive way – regardless of mental, physical, cognitive and/or emotional conditions as well as origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and social, cultural or financial background.
We …
– remove barriers for people with disabilities in public spaces
– provide a variety of community and individual sporting opportunities, free sports facilities, exercise and open spaces in the district
– advocate at the state level for the renovation of swimming pools and the expansion of teaching facilities
We want to shape the changes ahead of us. We want to work with you for a sustainable, just and social future. Your vote this year can set the course for this.We need policies now that tackle the crucial issues boldly:
– for consistent climate protection and a new mobility in Berlin’s smallest and most densely populated district
– for a housing and rent policy that focuses on the common good and cooperation with the people instead of the financial sector
– for a society that is diverse, colourful and united in solidarity and that shapes the future together
We invite you to join us – for a Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg that is green, social, just and diverse as never before.
