Modern, powerful, and editor-friendly: werk21 has completed a comprehensive technical relaunch of the website of the SPD Parliamentary Group in the Berlin House of Representatives, using Drupal 11. The project focused on a future-proof technical architecture, intuitive content management, and a modern presentation of parliamentary activities.
The new content management system enables the editorial team to publish political content, news, policy positions, and key topics quickly, flexibly, and in an engaging format. Clearly structured editing interfaces and reusable content components make it easy to manage complex information efficiently and present it in a way that meets the needs of different target audiences. As a result, the website serves as a powerful communication platform for day-to-day political work.
Putting Members of Parliament and Parliamentary Work at the Centre
A key focus of the relaunch was the extensive section dedicated to Members of Parliament (MPs). This section provides detailed information about parliamentary group members, their political priorities, responsibilities, and activities both in parliament and in their constituencies.
The structured presentation of MPs and their work makes it easier for citizens to access relevant information and promotes transparency regarding parliamentary processes and political responsibilities.
Future-Proof Technology with Drupal 11
By migrating to Drupal 11, the SPD Parliamentary Group has adopted a modern, powerful, and highly scalable open-source CMS. The technical architecture provides a solid foundation for the website's long-term development and allows new requirements in digital political communication to be implemented flexibly.
Particular attention was paid to editorial usability, the structured management of extensive content, and a reliable, maintainable technical foundation.
Data-Sovereign Hosting, Reliable Support, and Continuous Development
Following the relaunch, werk21 continues to ensure the secure and reliable operation of the website. Our data-sovereign hosting infrastructure, based on servers located in Germany, provides high standards of data protection, security, and independence from international cloud providers. The technical infrastructure is designed to meet the specific requirements of political organisations and is continuously monitored.
Our comprehensive support, maintenance, and update services ensure that the website remains secure, stable, and high-performing over the long term. Regular security updates, ongoing Drupal maintenance, and proactive monitoring are complemented by responsive technical support and assistance with editorial challenges.
This means that the SPD Parliamentary Group Berlin benefits from a complete range of technical services from a single provider – from the initial relaunch and hosting to long-term maintenance, support, and the continuous development of its digital communication platform.
werk21 – Specialists in Websites for Political Organisations
Technical solutions for political communication are one of our core areas of expertise. For many years, we have been designing, developing, and maintaining websites for political parties, parliamentary groups, political organisations, and associations.
We understand the specific challenges of political communication: the need for rapid response times, complex organisational structures, constantly evolving political topics, and the importance of making information transparent, accessible, and easy to understand.
Whether it's a parliamentary group website, a political party's online presence, a campaign platform, or digital communication during elections, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of political organisations and their workflows.
Based in Berlin – Working Across the European Union
While our roots are in Berlin, werk21 provides its services to political organisations, public institutions, and associations throughout all 27 member states of the European Union.
Our expertise in Drupal, open-source technologies, data-sovereign hosting, and long-term technical support enables us to deliver reliable and scalable digital solutions beyond national borders.
We understand the importance of European data protection standards, digital sovereignty, accessibility, and sustainable open-source technologies – particularly for organisations operating in the public and political sectors.
From initial consulting and technical implementation to secure hosting, ongoing maintenance, and support, we offer comprehensive digital services to clients across the EU.
Our mission: To build websites that not only excel technically but also make political communication simpler, faster, more transparent, and more effective – in Berlin, Germany, and throughout Europe.