The 1st Bundestag refers to the first German parliament after the Second World War, which existed between September 7, 1949, and September 7, 1953. The members of this parliament underwent significant political transitions as they were part of the establishment of a new democratic system in Germany following the end of World War II and the division of Germany into occupation zones. They were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Federal Republic of Germany's constitution and political structure.
The political transformation was accompanied by a fundamental change in the party system in the GDR, with numerous new groups and parties emerging, many of which had roots in social movements and civil society. The members of the 1st Bundestag were elected for a four-year term and played a crucial role in the early development of the German political landscape, setting the stage for the country's future trajectory in a democratic direction. This period was marked by the establishment of key democratic institutions and the formulation of policies that would guide Germany's recovery and integration into the international community.