Christian Lindner Declines Parental Leave for Upcoming Child

The FDP leader plans to adjust his schedule while preparing for Germany's February elections and emphasizes shared family responsibilities with his wife.

• Christian Lindner, FDP leader and former finance minister, has announced he will not take formal parental leave after the birth of his child in March 2024, citing the demands of his role.
• Lindner stated he will create personal flexibility in his schedule to support his family while continuing his political commitments, including his candidacy in the February 2024 Bundestag elections.
• He and his wife, Franca Lehfeldt, aim to establish an equal partnership in family responsibilities, with both managing demanding professional careers.
• Lehfeldt recently transitioned to freelance work after leaving her role at the Axel Springer-owned Welt TV in October 2023.
• Lindner also shared plans to set up an ETF savings plan for his child, emphasizing the importance of long-term financial preparation for education costs.

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