Deutscher Bundestag DIP

API

Free API for accessing Deutscher Bundestag DIP entities (activities, persons, printed materials)

Overview

The Deutscher Bundestag DIP API provides read-only access to the Bundestag’s Documentation and Information System (DIP) entities. It supports retrieval of data on parliamentary activities (debates, votes), persons (MPs, committee members), and printed materials (bills, reports). Following RESTful principles (inferred), responses are expected to be structured (JSON/XML). Use cases include political research, building tools for tracking legislative processes, or integrating Bundestag data into educational/news apps to enhance transparency and public access to parliamentary information.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://dip.bundestag.de/documents/informationsblatt_zur_dip_api_v01.pdf')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Read-only access to DIP entities
Covers parliamentary activities, persons, and printed materials
RESTful architecture (inferred)
Structured data responses (JSON/XML, inferred)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Deutscher Bundestag DIP API free to use?

Yes, the API is free for read-only access to public DIP entities as part of the Bundestag’s open data initiative.

? Does it require an API Key?

The official documentation (linked PDF) should specify; many German government APIs either do not require keys or provide them via simple registration (refer to the PDF for details).

? What is the response format of the API?

While not explicitly stated here, the API likely returns structured data in JSON or XML format (common for government APIs; check the official documentation for exact specifications).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free public access to government data
⊕ Supports transparency in parliamentary processes
⊕ Useful for academic research and civic tech tools

Cons

⊖ Documentation is in German (per official PDF link)
⊖ Limited to read operations (no write access)
⊖ Requires familiarity with DIP entity structure for effective use
⊖ Rate limits or usage restrictions may apply (check official docs)