Inside Bundestag personally signed by Joana Cotar

How I lost faith in our democracy in eight years at the center of power
A candid insider report by Joana Cotar – straight from the heart of the German Bundestag.

What happens behind the scenes of the Bundestag when the cameras are off and party discipline reigns? For eight years, Joana Cotar was part of the parliamentary system – first as a party member, later as an independent. In Inside Bundestag, she openly describes how power, privileges, lobbying, and party cronyism undermine democratic processes – and why even new parties fail within the system.

What awaits you

• An authentic insider report from the German Bundestag
• Insights into power mechanisms, party discipline, and privileges
• Critical analysis of lobbying and party-book careers
• Personal experiences from eight years of parliamentary work
• Concrete ideas for a new political beginning