Frequently Asked Questions

All DiEM25 parties bear the name MERA25 in order to present a united front across Europe. The word “diem” (as in the proverb “Carpe diem”) means “day” in Latin, and “mera” is the same in Greek.

DiEM25 is a movement, MERA25 is a party (or one party per country — European law does not yet provide for the possibility of registering a party on a transnational basis), and the Progressive International is a global association of many very different left-wing movements, parties, associations, trade unions, and media.

European, local, and national. Activists from all over Europe work together virtually at DiEM25. Locally, we meet in local groups. Working groups take care of the content and organisational work. Get involved.

1. Our fundamental thinking. We have the courage to ask the big questions and provide rebellious, radical, and realistic answers.
2. Expertise in content. Our working groups are inquisitive and keen to discuss. They know the details without getting lost in them. Find out how you can help.
3. Our European and internationalist roots. We are closely connected with our comrades in Europe and around the world to fight together for democracy and shared, sustainable prosperity.

• We want to guarantee you a job in your city or town. Fairly paid, full or part-time, no application necessary.
• We want to guarantee you a secure, decent pension so you are protected in old age.
• We want to guarantee you affordable, secure housing — without rising rents and without owner-occupancy evictions.

Read more about us and discover our programme.

We believe that the state has many more financial possibilities than are currently being used. An outdated, false image of our monetary system prevents us from properly tackling major problems such as the housing shortage, low pensions, and the climate crisis. We want to use a modern, enabling monetary policy to realise our political goals. We are facing major challenges — but a shortage of money is not one of them.

You can read more about our money and spending policy here.

You can simply come to a meeting — find all the dates here. Or find out how you can get involved. We look forward to seeing you!

Either locally, on content, or in organisational matters.

• Organisational matters or general questions: send an email to [email protected]
• Locally: just come to a meeting of our local groups. Find all the groups here. No group near you yet? Send us an email: [email protected]
• Content: you can contribute to the development of the programme. Send us an email to join a working group: [email protected]

You can donate here via PayPal, credit card, or direct debit. You can also donate directly to the following bank account:

Credit institution: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
Account holder: MERA25
IBAN: DE78 4306 0967 6006 2043 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS

Please provide the keyword “Donation”, your name, and your full address [First Name + Last Name + Address (Street, House Number, Postal Code, City)] in the payment reference. Please note that we accept donations only from private individuals, not from companies. Thank you very much!

You can also donate directly to our regional associations that have a bank account.

MERA25 BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
IBAN: DE50 4306 0967 1351 9768 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS

MERA25 BAYERN: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
IBAN: DE16 4306 0967 1374 0841 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS

MERA25 BERLIN: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
IBAN: DE56 4306 0967 1366 1158 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS

MERA25 HESSEN: GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
IBAN: DE65 4306 0967 1361 8424 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS

MERA25 NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN: Sparkasse am Niederrhein / Hauptstelle
IBAN: DE54354500001101174041
BIC: WELADED1MOR

Yes, we will be happy to issue you a donation receipt — please contact us at [email protected]. You can declare amounts up to €200 in your tax return without a receipt.

With your donations we can order materials, pay for room hire, reimburse travel costs, and buy software. In the medium term, we also want to set up a small office team to support volunteers. Once a year we prepare a financial report in which income and expenditure are listed transparently. Please support us with a donation if you can.

We will be happy to help you at [email protected]!

Your time commitment is completely flexible and up to you. You can stay connected with no fixed commitments, attend meetings on an ad-hoc basis, or get actively involved in working groups, which typically require more commitment per week. You’re also welcome to join demonstrations and actions whenever it suits you — it’s a great way to connect with others and show your support.

Your membership helps fund the organisation, connects you with like-minded people, and offers opportunities to participate in various activities. Members actively contribute to shaping policies, organise actions, and benefit from personal growth opportunities along the way.

No. We hold meetings and communicate in both English and German, and many other languages are represented within our membership. The language is decided based on the preferences of those present.

As a party, we do not accept donations from companies, ensuring our complete independence. That’s why membership fees are crucial to our organisation.

For MERA25 membership, each member chooses a contribution level based on their income. The available standard contribution levels are €72, €48, and €36 per year, €24 per year, or €12 per year. The membership fee can be paid annually or in monthly instalments and can be reduced based on individual circumstances.

MERA25 members should also support DiEM25 (the international level) with a contribution where possible. The minimum DiEM25 contribution is €25 per year.
Transparent finances are very important to us, which is why we publish our financial reports here.

Membership in DiEM25 is a prerequisite for joining MERA25 — as a MERA25 member, you are automatically a member of DiEM25. This way we make sure that MERA25 stays a part of our international movement DiEM25. However, it is possible to be a member of DiEM25 without being part of MERA25.

No. German citizenship is not required to be a member of MERA25. All MERA25 members, including non-German citizens, may vote on all decisions taken by MERA25.

According to German law, however, only German citizens are allowed to be on the candidate lists for the German federal and state elections.

For European and municipal elections, only citizens of the European Union may stand as candidates.