Culcha Candela's Mateo Jasik to Run for Bundestag with Small Party
The musician aims to represent Berlin-Mitte for the Party of Progress, but the party's election participation is uncertain due to strict candidacy rules.
- Mateo Jasik, rapper from Culcha Candela, is running as a candidate for the Party of Progress (PDF) in Berlin-Mitte in the February Bundestag election.
- The Party of Progress, founded in 2020, promotes grassroots democracy and policies such as education reform, extended parental leave, and higher taxes for the ultra-wealthy.
- Jasik's candidacy stems from his commitment to countering populism and extremism while encouraging artists to take on civic responsibilities.
- The Party of Progress, along with seven other small parties, has petitioned the government to lower the signature requirements needed for election participation.
- The party's participation in the election remains uncertain as it awaits approval under Germany's strict candidacy regulations.
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