Democracy & participation
Understand how decisions are made.
Forming a political opinion calls for clear questions and information that can be checked. OPD's survey process explains how issues are put into context and what the results can and cannot show.
Clarify terms and compare positions
A question about basic income, a public decision or another issue needs a clear subject. What exactly is being proposed? What reasons support it, and what reasons oppose it? OPD explains that clear terms, different positions and sources help people form their own judgement. Also consider whether an answer option actually reflects your view. A neutral answer does not mean agreement.
Read survey results in context
When reading a result, check the question, the number of responses included and the conditions for taking part. Responses come from a self-selecting membership. Even a large number of responses therefore does not automatically make a survey representative. The survey process page on opd-deutschland.org explains these points. Use them to guide a factual discussion: what does the result support, and which questions remain open?
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YOUR QUESTIONS.
Where can I find an explanation of the process?
On the official OPD website under its survey process page. It covers questions, answer formats, participation conditions and how responses are evaluated.
Can I suggest a topic for discussion?
Members can submit proposals. Describe the subject clearly; editors review clarity, relevance and suitability.
Where can I enquire about an educational activity?
Use OPD's official contact route. Include the topic, audience and occasion. This page does not promise a particular course or date.
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