--- title: "EDP welcomes Lukas Sieper and the Partei des Fortschritts: new momentum for the European centre in Germany" date: 2026-04-09T07:28:51+02:00 author: Alessio de Giorgi canonical_url: "https://democrats.eu/fr/actualites/edp-welcomes-lukas-sieper-and-the-partei-des-fortschritts/" section: News --- Actualités # EDP welcomes Lukas Sieper and the Partei des Fortschritts: new momentum for the European centre in Germany ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27378%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)![](https://democrats.gumlet.io/images/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-14.13.05-scaled.jpeg?width=400&height=378&mode=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=50&fp-y=50)[Partei des Fortschritts (PdF)](https://democrats.eu/fr/partis/partei-des-fortschritts-pdf/) Brussels, 09 April 2026 – [The European Democratic Party (EDP)](https://democrats.eu/fr/le-parti-democrate-europeen/) announces the accession of German Member of the European Parliament Lukas Sieper and the Partei des Fortschritts (PdF), strengthening the pro-European, ***progressive*** and reformist centre in Germany and across Europe. In Germany, where the EDP is already represented by the [Freie Wähler](https://democrats.eu/fr/freie-wahler/), this accession further consolidates the Party’s presence: the German delegation within the EDP now rises to four members. At a time marked by increasing political polarisation and the rise of populist forces, the accession of the PdF sends a clear political signal: a new generation is choosing a pro-European, democratic and pragmatic path. [Sandro Gozi](https://democrats.eu/fr/sandro-gozi/), Secretary General of the European Democratic Party, said: “The accession of Lukas Sieper and the Partei des Fortschritts shows that there is a real demand across Europe for a strong, credible and reformist centre. We are strengthening our ability to defend the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and to deliver concrete solutions for European citizens. We also share the same vision of politics: closer to citizens, practical and able to engage with younger generations. Everywhere in Europe where we are represented, we are committed to using digital communication and social media as essential tools to reach young people and strengthen democratic participation.” [Lukas Sieper](https://democrats.eu/fr/partei-des-fortschritts-pdf/), Member of the European Parliament and leader of the Partei des Fortschritts, added: “Joining the European Democratic Party ***is a clear commitment: Europe needs a confident, modern centre, one that defends pluralistic democracy without compromise, fights for equality of opportunity, and delivers concrete solutions instead of ideological debates. That is what progress looks like.”*** With this accession, the European Democratic Party further consolidates its role as the political home of centrist, ***progressive*** and pro-European forces, bringing new energy and a forward- looking vision for the future of the European Union L’article [EDP welcomes Lukas Sieper and the Partei des Fortschritts: new momentum for the European centre in Germany](https://democrats.eu/fr/edp-welcomes-lukas-sieper-and-the-partei-des-fortschritts/) est apparu en premier sur [Website of the European Democrats](https://democrats.eu/fr). ## Membres associés ![EP Plenary Session - The Union’s preparedness for and response to health emergencies: the case of the MV Hondius and the hantavirus warning](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)![EP Plenary Session - The Union’s preparedness for and response to health emergencies: the case of the MV Hondius and the hantavirus warning](https://democrats.gumlet.io/images/Members/Lukas-Sieper.jpg?width=400&height=300&mode=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=50&fp-y=50) [](https://www.instagram.com/lukas_sieper/)[](https://x.com/LukasSieperMdEP)[](https://www.facebook.com/p/Lukas-Sieper-MDEP-61573379291236/) [Lukas Sieper ](https://democrats.eu/fr/membres/lukas-sieper/)Membre de la commission des affaires juridiques et de la délégation UE-Arménie, UE-Azerbaïdjan et UE-Géorgie Allemagne Partei des Fortschritts (PdF) ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27400%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E)![](https://democrats.gumlet.io/images/Members/Sandro-Gozi.png?width=400&height=300&mode=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=50&fp-y=50) [](https://www.instagram.com/sandrogozi)[](https://x.com/sandrogozi)[](https://www.facebook.com/sandrogoziufficiale/?locale=it_IT) [Sandro Gozi ](https://democrats.eu/fr/membres/sandro-gozi/)Secrétaire général France Mouvement Démocrate (MoDem) ## 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