FragDenStaat is an innovative portal of the Open Knowledge Foundation Germany that has been promoting information freedom in Germany since 2011. It enables citizens to easily submit requests to authorities and contributes to strengthening democratic structures through transparency and education.
FragDenStaat is an innovative project of the Open Knowledge Foundation Germany (OKFDE), which has been active since August 1, 2011. It serves to promote freedom of information in Germany and enables citizens to easily and efficiently exercise their right to access official information.
The main mission of FragDenStaat is to strengthen freedom of information in Germany and to facilitate citizens' access to information from authorities. The project is based on the values of transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. It aims for citizens to be able to freely inform themselves about government actions and for authorities to fulfill their obligations under freedom of information laws[2][3].
FragDenStaat has significantly grown in recent years and expanded its reach. The team has added new staff members, and the platform records millions of page views and thousands of active users. The initiative has also gained press status, which strengthens its legitimacy in obtaining information from authorities[2].
Through its comprehensive efforts for transparency and freedom of information, FragDenStaat makes a significant contribution to strengthening democratic structures in Germany.