The former Saxon FDP leader Holger Zastrow wants to turn his back on his party. Corresponding media reports were confirmed by the state association of the Free Democrats on Tuesday upon request. Zastrow himself could not initially be reached for further questions.
The 55-year-old spoke to the "Bild" newspaper about a long process of alienation. "It hurts my soul, but it's no longer possible. I can no longer stand Berlin politics," he said. "Sächsische.de" also reported on his resignation from the party. Despite all the criticism, the reason for his move was not the policy of the Saxon FDP state association or that of the FDP in Dresden, but the policy of the FDP in the traffic light, it said. Above all, the merger of the Liberals with the Greens was a no-go.
Saxon FDP Secretary General Philipp Hartewig thanked Zastrow for his "unique commitment", but also looked back on the recent past. "His alienation from the FDP had become more visible in recent years. Nevertheless, we very much regret his intention to leave, because you can't really imagine a Holger Zastrow without the FDP." His resignation is a great loss for the Free Democrats, both politically and personally.
