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6mo ago

Thomas Kemmerich Re-elected as FDP Thuringia Leader Despite Election Debacle

Kemmerich secures leadership with 70.9% of votes amid criticism following FDP's poor state election performance.

Overview

  • Thomas Kemmerich has been re-elected as the FDP Landesvorsitzender in Thuringia, receiving 70.9% of the votes at the party congress in Ilmenau.
  • Despite the FDP's disastrous 1.1% vote share in the recent state election, which led to their exit from the Landtag, Kemmerich decided to run for leadership again.
  • Critics within the party have called for a change in direction, citing Kemmerich's campaign as overly focused on himself and not resonating with voters.
  • Some delegates criticized the influence of national issues like war debates and gender discussions overshadowing local campaign efforts.
  • Previously known for his controversial election as Thuringian Minister-President with AfD support in 2020, Kemmerich remains a divisive figure within the FDP.