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FDP Elects Nicole Büttner as Generalsekretärin, Adopts Bold Reform Agenda

At its Berlin congress, the FDP solidified leadership changes and approved a motion focused on deregulation, defense, and digital transformation to rebuild voter trust.

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Overview

  • Nicole Büttner, a 20-year FDP member and tech entrepreneur, was elected Generalsekretärin with 80% of the vote, succeeding Marco Buschmann.
  • The party adopted the guiding motion 'Mut zum Neuanfang,' emphasizing deregulation, defense modernization, and comprehensive digitization of state services.
  • Büttner proposed a 'digital citizenship' initiative, including a unified app for all state-citizen interactions and a digital ID for seamless access to public services.
  • Christian Dürr, newly elected party leader, highlighted the need for a forward-looking strategy to reinvigorate the FDP after February's Bundestag election loss.
  • The congress marked a shift in tone with the motto 'Zukunft gestalten,' aiming to position the FDP as a champion of liberal reforms and technological progress.