The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is aiming to regain political ground in Germany by emphasizing economic revitalization and migration control in its election campaign. Party leader Christian Lindner has tailored the campaign to highlight these issues, presenting the FDP as a transformative political force. Under the slogan 'Everything can change,' the campaign seeks to address economic stimulation, job security, and responsible fiscal policies, while also prioritizing the regulation of irregular migration.
Lindner and FDP General Secretary Marco Buschmann underscore the societal polarization in Germany, attributing it partly to irregular migration. The FDP calls for migration policies that are guided by consistency and order, which they argue has been unachievable within the existing 'traffic light' coalition due to opposition from coalition partners.
The party also seeks to distance itself from controversies such as the internal 'D-Day' paper, which outlined a potential exit from the coalition and was criticized for its militaristic language. Lindner referred to it dismissively as a 'trainee paper,' emphasizing that it does not reflect the party's serious stance.
Amidst these challenges, the FDP remains committed to proving its credibility as a change agent, having prioritized its convictions even over coalition participation. As Lindner warns against the potential continuation of SPD and Green influence in future governments, the FDP positions itself as ready to assume governmental responsibility post-election, aiming to be indispensable in coalition formations.
