Schmitt announces candidacy for FDP chair in Rhineland-Palatinate!
Schmitt announces candidacy for FDP chair in Rhineland-Palatinate!
On March 18, 2025, Daniela Schmitt, the deputy state chair of the FDP in Rhineland-Palatinate and incumbent Minister of Economic Affairs, announced her candidacy for the party chairmanship. This announcement was carried out during a district party conference in Koblenz and was confirmed by the FDP state association. The state party conference, which is scheduled to take place on April 5, will clarify the successor to the resigned party leader Volker Wissing.
Wissing, which left the FDP after the end of the traffic light coalition in Berlin, remains as a non -party in the federal government. Schmitt, who shares the management task within the state FDP together with Carina Konrad, pursues the goal of giving the party new impetus in her candidacy. It has to face the critical situation of the FDP in Rhineland-Palatinate, which has been burdened by the coalition in Berlin in recent months and the sudden death of Justice Minister Herbert Mertin.
candidacy and challenges
Schmitt, who is 48 years old, also faces critical voices that complain about their hesitant statements in public. Nevertheless, the FDP parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis makes it clear that he sees her as a suitable successor who should be chosen without much resistance. Further candidates for the party chairmanship seem possible, but Schmitt could be the party's favorite.
As Minister of Economic Affairs since 2021, Schmitt has continued Volker Wissing's economic policy and plans to continue to pursue this line in advance. Their presence in public has so far been limited, compared to the more prominent coalition partners such as Malu Dreyer from the SPD and Anne Spiegel from the Greens. In order to get in touch with the citizens, Schmitt has regularly carried out digital formats under the motto "Out of deep responsibility" to answer questions and discuss current topics.
career and perspectives
Before her political career, Schmitt was a bank director and gained many years of experience in the financial sector, most recently as regional director at Mainzer Volksbank. Your entry into the FDP in 2006 was strongly shaped by her parents' social commitment. Schmitt has also positioned herself as a reliable partner for the Rhineland-Palatinate economy and recognizes the importance of agriculture and viticulture as an important industry in the region.The current situation of the FDP should not be underestimated. As part of a survey, the party in Rhineland-Palatinate is given with 7 to 9 percent of the vote. Your challenge will be to present innovative solutions for economic development and at the same time ensure the internal stability of the party. Due to its management strength and its knowledge of the economic and budget situation, Schmitt could position the FDP as a partner for craft businesses, start-ups and medium-sized companies.
The question of the successor of the late Minister of Justice Mertin, however, remains unclear. Justice Secretary Matthias Frey and parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis are considered possible candidates for this post, which further complicates the already tense political situation. On the occasion, the FDP faction emphasizes the need to improve the infrastructure in Rhineland-Palatinate, including bridges, streets and bike paths to secure the economic future of the region.
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