Christian Dürr Announces Candidacy for FDP Leadership
The former Bundestag faction leader seeks to rebuild the party after its historic electoral defeat and Lindner's resignation.
- Christian Dürr, former FDP Bundestag faction leader, has declared his candidacy for party chairmanship following the resignation of Christian Lindner.
- The FDP suffered a significant loss in the recent federal election, falling to 4.3% of the vote and losing its representation in the Bundestag.
- Dürr emphasized the need for a 'party of the middle' that champions both economic and social freedoms, aiming to restore the FDP's relevance by 2029.
- Key FDP figures, including Wolfgang Kubicki and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, have expressed support for a team-oriented approach to the party's revival.
- The new party leadership, including Dürr's potential election, will be decided at the FDP's national convention in May.



















