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.