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National & Local

Liveblog Rhineland-Palatinate: Wissing: It hurts to see a party tear itself apart

Former FDP politician Volker Wissing criticizes his former party for its internal strife and lack of commitment to decisions, highlighting the reasons for its decline.

Mar 23 • 09:05 UTC
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National & Local

After Rhineland-Palatinate: FDP Faces Troubling Hours

The FDP faces severe backlash after dismal election results in Rhineland-Palatinate, marking one of its worst performances in western Germany.

Mar 23 • 03:48 UTC
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National & Local

This is how politics eats: The ‘Generation Guido’ remembers

A memorial event in Berlin marks the tenth anniversary of the death of FDP leader Guido Westerwelle, attended by notable figures including former Chancellor Angela Merkel and comedian Oliver Pocher.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Base in the Southwest: With Grounding Against Meaninglessness

The Free Democratic Party (FDP) faces a historic setback in Baden-Württemberg's state elections, marking a significant decline in its political standing.

Mar 20 • 17:52 UTC
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National & Local

Fraktur: Bald Head

The article questions why more politicians are not following the example of the FDP Secretary-General in Baden-Württemberg and mentions Donald Trump's apparent disinterest in sound advice due to his ongoing conflicts.

Mar 20 • 14:52 UTC
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National & Local

Runoff election for mayor in Starnberg: Starnberg FDP recommends the candidates of the Greens

The Starnberg runoff election for mayor on March 22 features a close race between incumbent Patrick Janik and challenger Severin Kistner, who has received endorsements from the FDP and BLS.

Mar 20 • 11:03 UTC
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National & Local

Munich City Council: FDP and Free Voters Unite to Form a Faction

The FDP and Free Voters in Munich have formed a five-member faction for the upcoming six-year term starting in May, indicating a strong ideological alignment between the two groups.

Mar 18 • 13:35 UTC
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National & Local

Guido Westerwelle: A Modern Politician

The article reflects on the legacy of Guido Westerwelle, a German politician, ten years after his death, noting the resurgence of appreciation for his political style on social media.

Mar 18 • 06:28 UTC
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National & Local

FDP: Why not a sign of life like that

FDP General Secretary Nicole Büttner has shaved her head after her party failed to secure a seat in the Baden-Württemberg state parliament, fulfilling a promise made during the election campaign.

Mar 17 • 11:37 UTC
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National & Local

Gloss: The Spotlight

A commentary discusses the entertaining yet risky nature of making wagers in politics, highlighting FDP General Secretary Nicole Büttner's bold bet to shave her head if her party fails to win a seat in the regional parliament of Baden-Württemberg.

Mar 16 • 16:22 UTC
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National & Local

Local Elections in Hesse: What the Parties Read from the Election

The CDU leads in the Hesse local elections, with the AfD gaining, while the SPD faces pressure, the Greens are satisfied, and the FDP is disappointed.

Mar 16 • 14:25 UTC
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National & Local

People: Now the Hair is Gone

FDP Secretary General Nicole Büttner has shaved her head after losing a bet related to the party's electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg.

Mar 16 • 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

Germany Live Blog: FDP Secretary General Shaves Head

FDP Secretary General Nicole Büttner shaved her head as a forfeit for losing a bet following the party's electoral defeat in the Baden-Württemberg state elections.

Mar 15 • 19:20 UTC
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National & Local

People: The FDP Politician Who Still Owes Voters a Bald Head

Nicole Büttner, the General Secretary of the FDP in Baden-Württemberg, remains committed to shaving her head as part of a bet after her party failed to meet election expectations.

Mar 12 • 12:11 UTC
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National & Local

Brouhaha about FDP District Councillor Candidate: Tobias Weiskopf Regrets Offensive Jokes

Tobias Weiskopf, a district council candidate for the FDP, expressed deep regret for offensive jokes he made during a political event, sparking discussions about the boundaries of humor and satire.

Mar 11 • 15:07 UTC
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National & Local

FDP in a crisis: Where is the spirit of freedom?

The article discusses the current existential crisis of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Germany and questions the future of liberalism in the country.

Mar 11 • 06:26 UTC
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National & Local

Unusual Constellation: Passau FDP Enters City Council with Three Non-Members

Three local politicians in Passau have stirred controversy by joining the city council under the FDP banner despite their association with other parties.

Mar 10 • 15:43 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Trial Against Former Politician: She Claims He Touched Her Son in the Shower

A former FDP member of parliament and a teacher are on trial for child sexual abuse involving the teacher's sons.

Mar 10 • 15:09 UTC
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National & Local

"She will no longer play a role:" FDP criticizes Merz's statement

The FDP has reacted sharply to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks about the party's political demise following their poor performance in recent elections.

Mar 10 • 13:42 UTC
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National & Local

Elections: Merz declared the FDP dead too soon

Friedrich Merz of the CDU prematurely declared the FDP irrelevant after their poor performance in Baden-Württemberg, urging their supporters to favor the CDU in the upcoming state elections.

Mar 10 • 12:44 UTC
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National & Local

F. A. Z. Podcast for Germany: FDP Vice Kubicki: "Many coffin nails have already been hammered into the FDP"

FDP Vice Chairman Wolfgang Kubicki reflects on the party's electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg, admitting the challenges ahead as they struggle for survival.

Mar 9 • 14:34 UTC
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National & Local

Federal Politics: Merz: FDP will 'no longer play a role'

CDU leader Friedrich Merz claims the FDP is finished as a major political force in Germany following its poor performance in the recent Baden-Württemberg state election.

Mar 9 • 14:25 UTC
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National & Local

Kubicki on FDP Debacle: 'The Problem is Deeper than We Thought'

FDP Vice Wolfgang Kubicki discusses the party's unexpected electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg and the need for a fresh start.

Mar 9 • 13:03 UTC
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National & Local

Kubicki on FDP Debacle: 'The Problem is Deeper than We Thought'

After an electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg, FDP leaders are seeking a fresh start, with Vice Chairman Wolfgang Kubicki expressing concerns about the party's deeper issues during an interview.

Mar 9 • 13:03 UTC
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National & Local

TV Portrait 'Westerwelle': 'Suddenly I am a complete weakling'

The documentary 'Westerwelle' reflects on the life of the late German politician Guido Westerwelle, showcasing both his public persona and struggle with illness.

Mar 9 • 12:08 UTC
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National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Is this the end for the FDP?

The FDP suffers another electoral defeat in Baden-Württemberg, failing to surpass the five percent threshold, raising questions about its future.

Mar 9 • 09:20 UTC
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National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Is this it for the FDP?

The FDP faces a severe setback after failing to pass the 5% threshold in the Baden-Württemberg election, marking a critical moment for the party's survival.

Mar 9 • 09:20 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Disaster in Baden-Württemberg: Mandate Gone, Hair Gone

The FDP has lost its representation in the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg, leading to a playful wager by its general secretary involving her hair.

Mar 9 • 06:08 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Disaster in Baden-Württemberg: Mandate Gone, Hair Gone

The FDP party in Germany has failed to secure a seat in the Baden-Württemberg state parliament, resulting in a loss for its General Secretary, who committed to shaving her head if the party did not succeed.

Mar 9 • 06:08 UTC
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National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Hagel congratulates Özdemir – SPD and FDP collapse

In the recent Baden-Württemberg election, CDU's Manuel Hagel congratulated Green party's Özdemir amid significant losses for SPD and FDP, who failed to meet the five percent electoral threshold.

Mar 8 • 18:23 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Before the Elections: "In a Democracy, There Should Be No Special Rights for Politicians"

FDP Vice Chairman Wolfgang Kubicki discusses the importance of economic stability and the need for politicians to not have special rights during a pre-election interview.

Mar 5 • 17:45 UTC
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National & Local

FDP in Baden-Württemberg: The Main Thing is to Enter Parliament

The FDP's future in Baden-Württemberg hinges on their re-entry into the regional parliament, as party leader Christian Dürr intensifies his campaign efforts in the area.

Mar 4 • 18:59 UTC
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National & Local

FDP in Gröbenzell: Strack-Zimmermann on Global Crises and Local Politics

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann discusses the impact of global crises on local politics during an event in Gröbenzell.

Mar 4 • 12:11 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Secretary General Nicole Büttner: The AI Expert Who Can Do Everything - Except Campaign Speeches

Nicole Büttner, the Secretary General of the FDP, is praised for her expertise in AI but faces challenges in political campaigning.

Mar 4 • 11:05 UTC
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National & Local

FDP Politician Supports CDU: The Lonely Path

Berlin FDP candidate Sebastian Czaja has made a lonely decision to support the CDU, raising questions about the implications of individual choices on collective relationships.

Mar 4 • 10:06 UTC
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National & Local

House of Representatives Election: Berlin FDP Vice Leaves Party to Campaign for CDU

Sebastian Czaja, the vice chair of the FDP in Berlin, has left the party to support the CDU and campaign against the Left Party in the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Mar 4 • 02:54 UTC
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National & Local

Parliamentary Election: Berlin FDP Vice Leaves Party and Wants to Campaign for the CDU

Sebastian Czaja, the Vice Chair of the Berlin FDP, has left the party to support CDU's campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections, citing concerns over the leftist party's potential rise to power.

Mar 4 • 02:54 UTC
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National & Local

Rhineland-Palatinate: Even where they govern quietly, the FDP suffers

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) remains in power but faces the risk of being ousted from the state parliament due to low public support.

Feb 27 • 21:10 UTC
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National & Local

State Election in Baden-Württemberg: Who the CDU Can Govern With in the Southwest

The CDU's top candidate in Baden-Württemberg, Manuel Hagel, prefers not to govern with the Greens due to ideological differences, favoring a coalition with the FDP or a Germany coalition with the SPD instead, though current polls suggest these combinations may not secure a majority.

Feb 23 • 13:47 UTC
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National & Local

Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate: Where the Future of the FDP is Decided

The FDP is working towards a comeback in the upcoming state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, facing differing political challenges.

Feb 17 • 11:11 UTC
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National & Local

Baden-Württemberg: How the FDP Is Fighting for Its Survival

The FDP in Baden-Württemberg is mobilizing for the upcoming elections amid fears of losing its parliamentary presence for the first time.

Feb 17 • 09:54 UTC
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National & Local

FDP: In many export sectors, volume dominates over quality

Latvia's export structure remains characterized by low added value in several sectors, indicating that quantity is prioritized over quality, according to Jānis Priede, the head of the Fiscal Discipline Council.

Feb 17 • 05:10 UTC
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National & Local

FDP: Son of a prisoner: Louis Sarkozy's office damaged in Menton

Louis Sarkozy's campaign office in Menton, France, was vandalized with insulting slogans and graffiti.

Feb 16 • 11:45 UTC
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National & Local

FDP: It may happen that the issue of expenses will again be very seriously on the agenda

The head of Latvia's Fiscal Discipline Council warns that if income projections fall short, discussions about expenditure will become a priority again.

Feb 16 • 04:58 UTC
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National & Local

Decisive Elections: The FDP's New Tax Formula - How the Liberals Fight for Survival

The FDP is reintroducing its old success formula for tax policy as it faces critical state elections in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate.

Feb 15 • 13:52 UTC
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National & Local

Election in Baden-Württemberg: Court: FDP is not allowed to participate in TV triell

The Stuttgart Administrative Court has ruled that the FDP is not entitled to participate in the upcoming TV triell for the state election in Baden-Württemberg, a decision the party plans to contest.

Feb 13 • 08:36 UTC
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Baden-Württemberg: FDP not allowed to participate in the Triell

The FDP in Baden-Württemberg has been denied participation in a televised debate ahead of the state elections, as ruled by the Stuttgart administrative court.

Feb 12 • 15:07 UTC
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National & Local

Local Election 2026: Just Don't Sink into Meaninglessness

The FDP is strategizing to regain visibility and relevance ahead of the 2026 local elections, particularly in the Munich area, following disappointing results at the federal and state levels.

Feb 11 • 14:42 UTC
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National & Local

Cum-Ex in Baden-Württemberg: State Protects Prosecutors

Tensions rise in Baden-Württemberg's election campaign as the government defends the prosecution service amid controversy over past Cum-Ex transactions, drawing criticism from the FDP party.

Feb 5 • 17:25 UTC
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Life & Tech

People: When the man is number two

Horst Strack-Zimmermann, 85, discusses his supportive role as the secondary partner in his marriage to FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, emphasizing her leadership in their household.

Feb 4 • 14:09 UTC

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