The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung or Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) is the oldest political foundation in Germany. It is named after the first democratically elected President of Germany, Friedrich Ebert. The work of our political foundation is focused on the core ideas and values of social democracy: freedom, justice, and solidarity. As a non-profit organization, we operate independently and aim to encourage dialogue within the society about important political challenges.
Friedrich Ebert was the first president of the Weimar Republic from 1919 to 1925. He advocated for the construction of a parliamentary democracy. He considered himself as the president of all Germans, and pursued a policy aimed at achieving social balance and compromise.
Friedrich Ebert – Demokratie gestalten!
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