We asked the AI:

"What would Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania look like if FDP's manifesto for the state election on 20.9.2026 were fully implemented?"

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Grüne

AI explanation

The image shows Rostock-Warnemünde with a large offshore wind farm off the coast, representing the accelerated expansion of renewable energy and the designation of additional sites for nature-compatible offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea (p. 5). Battery storage and modern energy infrastructure in the foreground symbolize the expansion of energy storage, smart power grids, and better use of renewable energy, in which citizens should also be able to invest financially (p. 3–7), while solar installations on buildings show the greater expansion of photovoltaics on roofs, public buildings, and other suitable sites (p. 5). A continuous bike path along the coast symbolizes the expansion of a safe, comprehensive bike-path network and greater support for everyday cycling (p. 14–18). Two harbor porpoises in the water represent stronger protection for the Baltic Sea and its biodiversity, such as through restoring marine habitats like seagrass meadows and reefs (p. 9f), while the overall modern port and coastal landscape shows the buildout of a climate-neutral maritime economy with offshore wind power, modern port infrastructure, and sustainable shipping (p. 19–24).

What was hard to depict?

Housing policy

More social and affordable housing plus an active housing policy (p. 37–40) can't be condensed into a single image motif.

Education and science

Investment in daycare, schools, universities, and better conditions for research and teaching (p. 29–36) are institutional measures with no direct visual language.

Healthcare

Securing local medical care, nursing care, and maternity services (p. 41–45) has no spatial equivalent in the aerial image.

Democracy and civil rights

Strengthening democratic participation, transparency, and the protection of civil liberties (p. 49–58) are abstract institutional measures with no visual equivalent.

Social justice

Measures against poverty, for social participation, and supporting families and disadvantaged groups (p. 46–65) can't be depicted visually.

Manifesto

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Linke

AI explanation

The image shows Rostock-Warnemünde with offshore wind farms at sea and energy facilities at the harbor, representing the expansion of wind power, battery storage, and a regional hydrogen economy — the energy transition is meant to be socially just while strengthening regional value creation (p. 10–11). Modernized port and industrial facilities symbolize preserving and modernizing shipyard sites and expanding the maritime industry, with civilian shipbuilding, offshore technologies, and new business fields for the maritime economy to be specifically supported (p. 11). A clearly visible health center represents the expansion of local medical care, integrated care networks, and additional medical services, especially in rural areas (p. 24–27), while modern public buildings along the promenade show investment in public services, municipal infrastructure, and a capable welfare state (p. 8–9). The largely car-free promenade with plenty of public space and high quality of stay symbolizes the ambition for sustainable tourism, social participation, and livable cities (p. 11).

What was hard to depict?

Housing and rent caps

Housing as a basic right, social housing construction, and permanently affordable rents (p. 4–5) can only be hinted at through new construction activity, not shown in detail.

Education drive

More staff, smaller groups, better equipment, and extensive investment in daycare and schools (p. 1–4) are institutional measures with no direct visual language.

Democracy and anti-fascism

Expanding civic education, promoting democracy, and consistently countering right-wing extremism (p. 5–7) have no spatial equivalent.

Labor and social policy

Higher collective-bargaining coverage, better working conditions, codetermination, and stronger social protection (p. 9–15) are labor-law measures with no visual equivalent.

Equality and social participation

Measures for equality, inclusion, queer policy, and anti-discrimination (p. 17–22) are barely visible in a single cityscape.

Manifesto

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – FDP

AI explanation

The image shows Rostock-Warnemünde with large port cranes, shipyard facilities, and a specialized vessel representing the expansion of the maritime economy as a growth engine: specialized maritime value-creation hubs, offshore technologies, specialized shipbuilding, the maritime defense industry, and modern port infrastructure (p. 5, 12–15). Offshore wind farms and a hydrogen tanker represent a technology-open energy policy in which renewable energy, hydrogen, energy storage, and modern power grids should be used as a locational advantage (p. 6, 13–15). A 6G transmission mast symbolizes the consistent expansion of digital infrastructure and support for new technologies such as 6G, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems (p. 14–15, 54 ff.), while drones over the harbor represent so-called regulatory sandboxes, where drone applications, autonomous mobility, and further innovations can be tested under simplified regulatory conditions (p. 14). Modern research and technology buildings at the harbor symbolize the expansion of innovation centers, data centers, and AI applications, plus closer collaboration between business, universities, and research institutions (p. 7, 12–15).

What was hard to depict?

Cutting red tape

Simplifying planning and permitting procedures, cutting red tape, and economic freedom zones (p. 4, 7–11) are administrative measures with no visual equivalent.

Education and workforce development

Expanding vocational education, universities, continuing education, and attracting international skilled workers (p. 16–18, 81 ff.) have no spatial equivalent.

Rule of law and civil rights

Strengthening individual freedoms, the rule of law, and a modern administration (p. 54 ff., 130 ff.) are abstract institutional topics with no visual equivalent.

Tax and fiscal policy

Solid budget management, lower tax burdens, and more efficient public finances (p. 67–80) are budget topics with no visual equivalent.

Family and social policy

Flexible childcare, the compatibility of family and career, and self-determined life choices (p. 37–53) can't be depicted visually.

Manifesto

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – SPD

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – CDU

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – AfD

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – BSW

AI vision Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania – Die PARTEI

Important note: The images shown do not represent a voting recommendation. We strongly encourage you to engage with the parties' concrete positions for the state election and to inform yourself thoroughly.

About the project

This project pursues two goals:

Motivating people to engage more deeply with the concrete content of state election manifestos – with a new AI-based approach.
Inviting you to think about your influence on your state's political future. Your vote in the state election is an important tool for actively shaping the region's future.

AI and state politics

The election manifestos were processed by an AI agent that analyzes what each state would look like if its manifesto were fully implemented. The resulting visions were used to generate images with Flux by Black Forest Labs (a German AI company).

The results are unedited and all based on the same prompts. They are meant to illustrate, not to serve as a voting recommendation.

AI exhibitions & shows

Our earlier project bundestagswahl.ai was already exhibited in several German cities as part of the 2025 federal election – among others in Tübingen, Essen, Berlin, Zwickau and Bernau. Visitors and school classes were guided through the exhibitions and could discuss the "future visions" together.

We're just as happy to exhibit the wahl.land images! If you'd like to show them yourself, just get in touch and we'll provide the print files and instructions free of charge.

Interested? Contact us by email or on social media.

Get informed

Before you vote, it's worth checking independent sources of information:

State agencies for political education

Neutral information and educational resources from the German states on the state election

Wahl-O-Mat

Compare your political positions with those of the parties

abgeordnetenwatch.de

Track political decisions and communicate with your representatives

FAQ

How were the future visions created?

The parties' election manifestos were processed by an AI agent that analyzes what each state would look like if the manifesto were fully implemented. The resulting visions were used to generate images with Flux by Black Forest Labs (a German AI company).

This image serves as a visual reference, passed to the AI together with the respective future vision as additional input.

Do the images represent a voting recommendation?

No, absolutely not. The visions serve solely to illustrate political programs and to encourage critical debate. They do not replace independent political judgment.

Why aren't all states available yet?

The project is growing step by step. Each state requires careful preparation of the manifestos and AI generation of the images. New states are being added continuously.

Are the images edited?

No, the images are unedited and shown exactly as generated by the AI. No changes were made afterward.