Overview

• Volker Wissing, now an independent in the government, accuses FDP leader Christian Lindner of deliberately fostering conflict that led to the collapse of the Ampel coalition in November 2024.
• Wissing highlights a complete communication breakdown with Lindner since his decision to leave the FDP and remain in government after the coalition's dissolution.
• He criticizes the FDP's internal dynamics, claiming that party members advocating for compromise were derided as 'Grünen-Versteher' or 'SPD allies,' which he attributes to Lindner's leadership approach.
• The collapse of the Ampel coalition and the FDP's failure to meet the 5% threshold in the Bundestag elections have weakened liberal political representation in Germany.
• Wissing praises his collaboration with Robert Habeck, emphasizing their ability to resolve conflicts quickly and constructively during their time in the coalition government.