The Frankfurt Parliament was a national assembly that was convened in 1848 in Frankfurt, Germany. It was the first freely elected parliament in Germany and was established after the Revolution of 1848.



The Frankfurt Parliament was established after the 1848 Revolution in Germany. The revolution was sparked by economic hardship, political oppression, and a desire for greater political freedoms. The revolutionaries demanded a unified Germany, with a constitution and a parliament that would represent the people's interests.



The Frankfurt Parliament was formed on May 18, 1848, in Frankfurt, Germany. It comprised representatives from all the German states, including Austria, Prussia, and Bavaria. The parliament was supposed to draft a constitution for a united Germany and establish a government.



The Frankfurt Parliament had several goals, including:

- Drafting a constitution for a united Germany
- Establishing a government that would represent the people's interests
- Promoting political and economic reforms
- Ensuring civil liberties and individual rights
- Creating a national identity and culture



The Frankfurt Parliament faced several challenges during its existence, including:

- Divisions among the representatives
- Opposition from conservative forces
- Lack of support from the rulers of the German states
- Economic hardship and social unrest
- The failure of the revolution in other European countries



The Frankfurt Parliament was ultimately unsuccessful in achieving its goals. The parliament was dissolved in 1849, and the German states remained divided. However, the Frankfurt Parliament played a significant role in the development of German nationalism and the struggle for democracy and political reform.



The Frankfurt Parliament had a lasting impact on German history and politics. Its ideals of democracy, liberty, and national unity inspired future generations of Germans. The Frankfurt Parliament also paved the way for the eventual unification of Germany in 1871.

The Frankfurt Parliament (German: Frankfurter Nationalversammlung, literally Frankfurt National Assembly) was the first freely elected parliament for all of Germany, elected on 1 May 1848 (see German federal election, 1848). The session was held from 18 May 1848 to 31 May 1849, in the Paulskirche at Frankfurt am Main.