Christian Dürr Announces Bid to Lead FDP Following Election Loss

The former parliamentary leader aims to rebuild the party after its historic failure to secure Bundestag representation.

Christian Dürr, the former FDP parliamentary leader, has officially announced his candidacy to succeed Christian Lindner as party leader following the FDP's poor election performance.
The FDP failed to meet the 5% threshold in the recent federal election, leaving the party out of the Bundestag for the second time in its history.
Dürr emphasized the need for the FDP to focus on both economic and societal freedoms, positioning the party as a unifying force for liberal values in Germany.
He plans to lead a team that includes both experienced figures like Wolfgang Kubicki and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann and newer voices to renew the party's direction.
The formal leadership vote is scheduled for the FDP's federal party conference in May, with Dürr widely expected to secure broad support.