The Free Democratic Party (FDP) finds itself embroiled in a political storm, as General Secretary Marco Buschmann publicly criticizes the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens for the disintegration of the traffic light coalition. The FDP had introduced a concept paper aimed at economic reform, which was met with rejection from its coalition partners, sparking doubts about the coalition's continuation.
Buschmann's accusations focus on the SPD and Greens' unwillingness to pursue economic change, instead preferring to accrue debt. This discord has led to significant tensions within the coalition, with talks of potential dismissals, notably that of Christian Lindner, the FDP's strong chairman. The situation escalated further when the so-called "D-Day" paper was leaked, suggesting the FDP had prepared for a coalition breakdown.
The fallout from these events has placed the FDP under scrutiny, with party leaders denying knowledge of the paper's content. Christian Dürr, the FDP's parliamentary group leader, found himself pressed to explain these discrepancies, which only intensified suspicions that the FDP had anticipated the coalition's end.
Amidst this turmoil, the SPD has gained ground in public opinion polls, while the FDP's support has waned. The Greens have also seen a slight increase in their popularity, as the CDU/CSU maintains its lead in Sunday polls. As the FDP grapples with internal pressure and leadership challenges, the political landscape in Germany remains volatile, with potential shifts in alliances and strategies on the horizon.
