Germany is at a crossroads. Bureaucratic inefficiency, digital stagnation, climate inaction, social inequality, and a crumbling infrastructure threaten progress. Trust in democracy is eroding as political inaction fuels frustration. Yet, solutions exist—across Europe, governments and communities are leading the way.I documented a movement in real time. As photographer and videographer, I traveled with Maral Koohestanian, Volt Germany’s lead candidate for the 2025 Bundestag elections, capturing her search for answers. For two weeks, ten European cities set the stage. Maral Koohestanian met with experts, project leaders, and decision-makers shaping the future. I translated this journey into visuals—raw moments, key conversations, and the pulse of change. Working under tight deadlines, I created content that shaped the project’s narrative across multiple platforms such as Instagram and Tiktok.

Agency: Part

Client: VOLT Germany

Photo x Videography: Rebecca Rütten

Social Media Art Director: Gina Niesen

Video Editor: Leah Bethmann