Palumba EU is developing a non-partisan voting advice application that matches young first-time voters with candidates based on their policy preferences, utilizing a streamlined algorithm for quick assessments. This app addresses the challenge of low voter turnout among youth in the 2024 EU Elections by providing clear guidance on candidate alignment with their priorities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Young, first-time voters often lack sufficient information about candidates' policy positions, leading to confusion and disengagement during elections. Traditional methods of researching candidates can be time-consuming and overwhelming, contributing to low voter turnout among this demographic.
Solution
Palumba is a non-partisan voting advice application designed to match young voters with political candidates whose platforms align with their individual preferences. The app employs a streamlined algorithm that assesses user opinions on various political topics through a simple swiping interface. Based on these inputs, Palumba identifies the most compatible European Parliament Group or German Political Party and highlights local candidates. The app also provides users with a detailed voter profile, allowing them to compare different political groups on specific issues and share their priorities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is young, first-time voters in Europe and Germany who seek guidance in understanding which candidates and parties best represent their political views.
Features
- Opinion matching via a swiping interface on key political topics
- Algorithm-driven candidate matching based on policy alignment
- Identification of compatible European Parliament Groups or German Political Parties
- Personalized voter profiles detailing individual policy preferences
- Comparison tools for evaluating different political groups on specific issues
- Sharing functionality for users to express their most important themes