Get involved
On March 8, 2026, it’s time for the local elections – and together we want to show: Our Erlangen can do more!
- More climate action, more biodiversity, more sustainability
- More bike lanes, renewable energy, and cultural support
- More digitalization, good schools, and courageous green policies
If you’d like to support us — with your time, ideas, or hands-on help — feel free to get in touch.
Just use the contact form. We’re excited to meet you and appreciate your engagement.
Donation Options
To make all of this happen, we need you! Campaigns cost money — and every donation helps us stay visible and reach people.
Here are a few examples of what your support enables:
- 💶 70 € – for 100 small windmills at our information booth 🌱
- 💶 100 € – for 120 pretzels for our morning distribution actions 🥨
- 💶 200 € – for 100 cups of punch to share — perfect for warm conversations with residents ☕
- 💶 350 € – for a large outdoor poster for 10 days
- 💶 500 € – for 50 lantern posters — visibility across the entire city
- 💶 1,000–2,000 € – for an ad in the Erlanger Nachrichten 📰
- 💶 2,000 € – for purchasing 60 A0‑stands to boost our presence downtown
- 💶 3,500 € – for 15 professional social media clips to connect with people digitally
Every donation has an immediate impact — and the best part:
You can reclaim up to half of it through your taxes!
How you can donate:
BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN Kreisverband Erlangen
IBAN: DE22 7635 0000 0000 0410 21
BIC: BYLADEM1ERH
Bank: Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach
Purpose of payment: Donation Local Election 2026, Name + Address
Or simply via PayPal: 👉 Donate here directly
Information about your donation
Source: https://www.gruene.de/service/spenden-und-steuern
Party donations are special expenses
From a tax perspective, party donations count as special expenses and can be deducted to a limited extent. They are tax‑favored because they strengthen the democratic system. This applies to all contributions — not just donations but also fees paid by office holders and membership fees.
For donations up to 300 €, no formal donation receipt is needed. A bank statement showing the donation is sufficient.
If you would still like to receive a donation receipt for contributions from 150 € upwards, please include your address in the transfer.
Tax deductibility under §34g EStG and §10b (2) EStG
How do I claim party donations and membership fees on my taxes?
After the end of the year, the party automatically issues a confirmation for these contributions.
Submit this document with your tax return; enter the donation amount on page 2 of the “Mantelbogen”.
How does a party donation affect taxes?
Your income tax is reduced — generally by half of the donated amount (§34g EStG).
After certain thresholds (1,650 € for single filing, 3,300 € for joint filing), the calculation becomes more complex:
Amounts exceeding these limits reduce your taxable income (§10b Abs. 2 EStG).
Examples
- A 100 € donation reduces income tax by 50 €.
- A donation of 500 € plus 120 € membership fees (= 620 €) reduces the tax burden by 310 €.
- A 2,000 € donation (single filing):
- First 1,650 € → tax reduction of 825 €
- Remaining 350 € → reduces taxable income (saving depends on your tax rate).
- A 9,000 € donation (joint filing):
- First 3,300 € → tax reduction of 1,650 €
- Next 3,300 € → reduces taxable income
- Remaining 2,400 € → no further tax benefit
State support for donations
Within the framework of public party financing, membership fees and donations from private individuals are subsidized:
Up to 3,300 € per person and year, the Greens receive 0.45 € per donated euro.
Corporations are not tax‑privileged
Donations from corporations are not tax‑favored.
Donations from partnerships may be deductible if made in the name of an individual partner (within the legal limits).
Your tax advisor can help with questions about your specific situation.
Donation Code
Information on how Bündnis 90/Die Grünen handle donations — and which donations they do not accept — can be found in their donation code.