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Paderborn mourns: Marc Lürbke dies at the age of just 48
Marc Lürbke, former FDP politician from Paderborn, died at the age of 48. His contribution to internal security is recognized.
Paderborn mourns: Marc Lürbke dies at the age of just 48
A serious loss for the political landscape in North Rhine-Westphalia and the FDP: The Paderborn district chairman and domestic policy spokesman for the FDP state parliamentary group, Marc Lürbke, died on Saturday, October 18th, at the age of 48. Lürbke had been a member of the state parliament since 2012 and during this time he had made a name for himself as an expert in security policy. His commitment to the rule of law and individual freedom did not go unnoticed. Loud Westfalen-Blatt He has been the domestic policy spokesman for the FDP state parliamentary group since 2015 and has also served as deputy chairman of the NRW state parliamentary group since October 2017.
In September 2023, Lürbke made it public that he had cancer, which came as a surprise to many of his colleagues. The FDP parliamentary group leader, Henning Höne, paid tribute to him in an emotional speech after the sad event. Höne emphasized that Lürbke had made great contributions to freedom and security in North Rhine-Westphalia and his focus was always on strengthening civil rights. NRW Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst (CDU) also agreed with this praise and described Lürbke as a passionate parliamentarian who played a key role in shaping political events in North Rhine-Westphalia WDR reported.
Tribute to Marc Lürbke
The sadness for Lürbke is palpable, not only in the FDP, but across the political ranks. Interior Minister Herbert Reul expressed his dismay and described Lürbke as a convinced democrat. Reul made it clear that his death was a serious loss for parliament and the free, constitutional state. Christina Kampmann, SPD MP, also expressed her sadness and described Lürbke as a great colleague and wonderful person. This loss has deeply affected many and will certainly take up a lot of space in the political discussion in the coming days and weeks.
Although Lürbke is no longer with us, his legacy remains in the hearts of many people and in the work of his political companions. He leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill. His passion for politics, his tireless commitment to internal security and a strong democratic center will be remembered.
In this difficult time, it is important to preserve the positive memories of Lürbke and his visions for a strong and fair North Rhine-Westphalia. Further information about his political functions and career can be found in detail on the website State Chancellery NRW.