A party strives to influence the formation of political opinion
and aims to have a general political impact. The active influence
of political opinion-making is aimed at a longer period of time
as well as a wider region and should not be concentrated on a
local level or a single issue.
• A party is an association of citizens holding individual
memberships, and shall have a minimum number of members,
so that the seriousness of its targets and the prospects of
success remain clear.
• A party has to demonstrate the will to consistently take part in
the political representation of the people during elections. It,
therefore, distinguishes itself from unions, non-governmental
organisations and other initiatives that do not want to carry any
political responsibilities for larger sectors but only try to have
selective influence, and that do not participate in elections.
• A party has to be an independent and permanent organisation;
it shall not be formed only for one election and cease to exist
afterwards.
• A party must be willing to appear in public.
• A party does not necessarily need to win a seat in parliament,
but it has to fulfil all the other criteria.