Henning Höne Declares Candidacy for FDP Deputy Federal Chairman

Höne calls for a new fundamental program and distinct liberal identity as the FDP rebuilds following its Bundestag election loss.

Henning Höne, chairman of the FDP in North Rhine-Westphalia, has announced his candidacy for the position of deputy federal chairman of the party.
Höne advocates for the creation of a new fundamental program involving not only party members but also critics and contributors from broader society.
He emphasizes the need for the FDP to establish a clear and independent liberal identity, rejecting alignment with either right-wing or left-wing ideologies.
The FDP is undergoing leadership elections in May 2025, with Christian Dürr running to succeed Christian Lindner as party leader.
This leadership transition follows the FDP's failure to secure Bundestag representation in the February 2025 election, marking a critical moment of reflection and restructuring for the party.