The outcome of the federal elections on 22 September will affect not just the future direction of Germany, but also that of Europe. In a short series, six politicians explain what their party would do if they get the chance to govern
Germany should lead on disarming our global surveillance system
Anke Domscheit-Berg
Anke Domscheit-Berg: You told us: Despite its privacy laws, Germany is the most spied-on country in Europe. The Pirate party is committed to turning this around
Angela Merkel's EU policy is good for Germany – and for the rest of Europe
Hans-Gert Pöttering
Hans-Gert Pöttering:German elections 2013 – the hustings: The European Union and the euro are not perfect, but now we have the chance, and the duty, to help improve them
Germany must not shy away from economic leadership of the EU
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff: German elections 2013 – the hustings: If Europe were to follow the German economic model all would benefit, and Berlin should not be ashamed to say so
Is standing up for European values too great a risk in Germany?
Rebecca Harms
Rebecca Harms: German elections 2013 – the hustings: No wonder voters seem apathetic: Germany's political elite has shied away from answering key questions about the the future
Europe can't take four more years of Angela Merkel's Thatcherism
Gabi Zimmer
Gabi Zimmer: German elections 2013 – the hustings: The privatisation of public assets across the continent is destroying the European social model. Die Linke would protect it
David McAllister: German elections 2013 – the hustings: Christian Democrats want Europe to be strong. This means a tough line on eurozone debt and boosting competitiveness
What if Germany's Social Democrats win this election?
Andrea Nahles
Andrea Nahles: German elections 2013: the hustings: Voters would be making a clear statement that they want Germany and the EU to change to a more progressive direction
