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FDP in Bavaria: Stauffenberg becomes the new voice of freedom!
Karl Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg becomes the new general secretary of the FDP in Bavaria. Nomination is made by Michael Ruoff.
FDP in Bavaria: Stauffenberg becomes the new voice of freedom!
Karl Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg is about to take an important step in his political career: He has been nominated as the future general secretary of the FDP in Bavaria. Michael Ruoff, the head of the regional association, has named Schenk as the successor to Christoph Skutella, who is stepping down from his post for personal reasons. This means that the Bavarian FDP will gain a fresh voice in the party that wants to deal with the challenges of the future. The new general secretary, who has been working as part of the dual leadership of the Lower Franconia district association since July, brings fresh enthusiasm and new ideas. The 39-year-old is also a member of the district council in the Rhön-Grabfeld district and is known for representing the perspectives of rural areas.
In his new position, Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg sees the opportunity to motivate young people and get them excited about the values of the free-democratic basic order. He says clearly that for him his family name represents “not a privilege, but an obligation.” Interestingly, the prominence of his name comes from the courageous actions of his grandfather, Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, who attempted to kill Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944 to end Nazi rule. At that time, Claus and three other co-conspirators were executed in the Bendlerblock in Berlin. This important story will accompany Karl Schenk as part of his identity.
Future vision and official election
Michael Ruoff sees Schenk as a “clear voice of freedom” and an important unifying element for the party. His nomination should take effect when he is actively involved in business as Secretary General; Under this condition, he can work in the managing position with immediate effect. However, the official election for general secretary will not take place until the next FDP party conference in April. This promises excitement as the party can enter into political action with a breath of fresh air and new ideas.
The decision to nominate Schenk as Secretary General is not only important for the FDP, but also for the entire political landscape in Bavaria. With his task, Schenk can breathe new life into the political engagement of young people and help the Bavarian FDP regain its former strength.
For more information about the FDP in Bavaria, those interested can visit the party's official website: thefdp.org.