FDP Faces Turmoil Over 'D-Day' Exit Plan From Coalition

The fallout from the leaked strategy paper leads to resignations and raises questions about party leadership and election prospects.

FDP Generalsekretär Bijan Djir-Sarai and Bundesgeschäftsführer Carsten Reymann resigned after the release of a controversial internal strategy paper outlining a detailed plan to exit the coalition.
The 'D-Day' paper, which used militaristic language such as 'open field battle,' has drawn criticism for its tone and for undermining the trust of both party members and the public.
FDP leader Christian Lindner denies prior knowledge of the document, while critics, including SPD officials, demand clarity on his role in the planning process.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his decision to dismiss Lindner as finance minister, claiming the revelations validate his actions during the coalition's collapse.
The controversy comes as the FDP struggles in polls, with their election chances jeopardized by internal divisions and public backlash over the handling of the coalition exit.