Parlament der Lebewesen

What if not only humans had political rights, but also plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms? 

Right in the heart of Bockenheim, next to the Senckenberg Tower on Robert-Mayer-Straße, lies a vacant lot that hardly anyone is aware of. At first glance: a neglected parking lot. In reality: a place with enormous potential—for biodiversity, for the neighborhood, and for a new sense of community.
Because vacant lots are more valuable than they appear. They offer open spaces for nature to flourish undisturbed—with rare plants, insects, and organisms that have long since disappeared elsewhere. Hardy ground-cover plants, praying mantises, seeds that have been slumbering under gravel for years: they’re all waiting to come into view.

That is exactly what Organism Democracy Frankfurt does in the Parliament of Living Beings. The idea behind it: All living beings—not just humans—should have a say. Plants, animals, fungi, even bacteria and microorganisms become citizens with equal rights and a political voice. We humans, as their advocates, bring their voices into the conversation—and reimagine the city: as a shared living space for all.

On June 27, 2026, the Parliament of Living Beings will convene in Frankfurt.

Out of the more than 200 species of plants, fungi, animals, and microorganisms living here, 15 were selected by lottery and curated. Fifteen people will take on the role of advocates to present ideas and demands for the future development of the site, to debate them, and to vote on a ranking of the proposals.