FDP state leader is in favor of the Liberals remaining in the federal coalition

Federal Government - FDP state leader is in favor of the Liberals remaining in the federal coalition

Ahead of a member survey on whether the FDP should remain in the traffic light coalition in the federal government, NRW state chairman Henning Höne has spoken out against an exit. The traffic light coalition was never the FDP's desired constellation, Höne told the "Rheinische Post" (Wednesday). "Nevertheless, I am convinced that it is always better for the country if the Free Democrats bear responsibility." The Liberals should continue to bear responsibility for Germany even in difficult times.

"It's about whether we stand on the bridge when it comes to groundbreaking decisions. My clear answer is yes." He had the impression that many party members shared this stance, said Höne. In contrast to the federal government, the Liberals are only in opposition in North Rhine-Westphalia, with a black-green government in Düsseldorf.

The federal executive of the FDP announced on Monday that a vote on the end of the traffic light coalition would be held at the request of around 600 members. The result of the member survey is regarded as an opinion poll and may fuel the internal party discussion, but without having any immediate consequences. The federal constitution states: "The organs of the party are not bound by the result of the member survey in their decision-making."

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1. Despite being in favor of the FDP's continuation in the traffic light coalition in the federal government, NRW state chairman Henning Höne acknowledges that the coalition was not the Liberals' desired configuration.
2. In a member survey on whether the FDP should remain in the Federal Government's traffic light coalition, Henning Höne expressed his opposition to an exit, stating it's always better for the country if the Free Democrats bear responsibility.
3. The federal government in Germany is currently in a traffic light coalition, but in North Rhine-Westphalia, the FDP is only in opposition, with a black-green government in Düsseldorf.
4. The FDP's federal executive announced a vote on the end of the traffic light coalition at the request of around 600 members, and the result of the member survey may fuel the internal party discussion, but cannot bind party organs in their decision-making.
5. Despite being in opposition in North Rhine-Westphalia, Henning Höne emphasizes the importance of the FDP bearing responsibility for Germany, even during difficult times, such as in the context of traffic light coalition negotiations.

Source: www.stern.de