Christian Lindner Expresses Confidence in FDP's Bundestag Election Prospects

Despite weak polling numbers, the FDP leader highlights past successes and strong fundraising as reasons for optimism ahead of the February election.

Christian Lindner, leader of Germany's FDP, remains optimistic about the party's performance in the Bundestag election on February 23, despite polls placing them below 5%.
Lindner draws parallels to his 2012 campaign, where the party rose from 2% in polls to an 8.6% result after 60 days of campaigning.
Current polling shows the FDP between 3% and 5%, a significant drop from their 11.5% share in the 2021 Bundestag election.
The FDP has seen a surge in donations, nearing €5 million in a short period, which party officials believe could lead to a fundraising record.
The party is focusing its campaign on promoting the idea of political freedom, with support coming from diverse groups, including small donors, entrepreneurs, and the traditional middle class.