[6][7] The party was introduced in January 2024, declaring its intention to participate in the European Parliament elections in June.

The leadership of the DAVA party, led by journalist Teyfik Ozcan, also includes lawyer Fatih Zingal, Dr. Ali Ihsan Unlu, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; and Dr. Mustafa Yoldas.

[8] According to the party's founding declaration, DAVA demands that people of foreign origin be given full rights, pointing out that very often "when looking for apartments or jobs, as well as in many everyday situations, such as dealing with authorities, they feel that they are not accepted as full rights members of European society."

The party also aims to tackle child poverty and old age problems, demanding more social benefits and calling for a "pragmatic and non-ideological refugee policy.

"[3] The Citizenship Modernization Act passed in 2024 would allow the party to draw on a larger voter potential.