Daniela Schmitt: New FDP boss in stormy times!
Daniela Schmitt: New FDP boss in stormy times!
On April 5, 2025, Daniela Schmitt was elected as the new state chairman of the FDP Rhineland-Palatinate. The election took place during a party congress in Mainz, in which it received 67.5 percent of the valid votes. Schmitt succeeds Volker Wissing, who left the party in November 2024. It is noteworthy that there was no opponent for the political scientist, which underlines support within the party.
In the months before her election, Schmitt was together with Carina Konrad's Co-chairman of the state party. There were considerations of a martial candidacy, with potential competitors such as Andy Becht and Philipp Fernis, who is currently Minister of Justice of Rhineland-Palatinate. These internal considerations show that the party is in a phase of reorientation.allegations and internal unrest
Schmitt, who is also Minister of Economic Affairs, has been public for the first time since allegations became known. The allegations concern the participation of their husband in delegation trips abroad and the awarding of funding to its companies by the Investment and Structural Bank (ISB). These matters caused unrest within the party. Several party members expressed criticism and demanded a comprehensive and sustainable review of the allegations.
The situation has led to tensions within the FDP. Andy Becht, the chairman of the Palatinate FDP, denied that Schmitt would be put under pressure by high -ranking party members. Nevertheless, he emphasized that there were members who had to seriously think about the state of the party. Schmitt himself described the situation as difficult and spoke of a "reorganization" of the party and the question of the future compass.
meaning of choice for the FDP Rhineland-Palatinate
The choice of Daniela Schmitt comes at a critical time for the FDP Rhineland-Palatinate. The party faces the challenge of cope with internal conflicts and at the same time improve their public perception. In her new role, Schmitt is strong interventions and clarification of the parties' values as priorities. Her recent appearance at a FDP district party conference in Ludwigshafen indicates that it takes on an active role in the process of party organization.
The future work of the FDP will have to show how effective Schmitt can control the party through this turbulent phase and whether it can calm down the internal tensions while working on the external display of the FDP at the same time. This will also need support for the party base to successfully exercise her mandate and strengthen the values of the FDP.
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