Wolfgang Kubicki Elected New FDP Chairman Amid Party Tensions
Daily Monitor
May 31, 2026
Wolfgang Kubicki Elected New FDP Chairman Amid Party Tensions
Wolfgang Kubicki has been elected as the new Federal Chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) following a contested election at the party congress.
The 74-year-old Kubicki defeated European politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann in a closely watched vote. The congress was marked by internal disputes, particularly concerning the party’s stance on the Alternative for Germany (AfD). Coverage of the event was provided by WELT reporter Philippa Vögeding from Berlin.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: welt.de