He was confirmed late on Sunday night by the Liberal leader (FDP), as his party failed to break the 5% barrier and enter the German federal parliament.
Earlier, in the “Berlin Circle” – the meeting of political leaders on the public television plate after his announcement – Christian Lindner had announced that he would leave if the FDP was left out of the House.
“The federal elections brought a defeat to the FDP, but we hope in a new beginning for her. For her I fought. Now I’m withdrawing from active politics. With only one feeling: gratitude for almost 25 intense years full of challenges, plans and controversy, “said Christian Lindner via X.
The Bundestag election brought a defeat for the FDP, but hopefully a fresh start for Germany. I had fought for that.
Now I divide from active politics. With just one feeling: gratitude for almost 25 intensive, challenging years full of design and …
— Christian Lindner (@c_lindner)
