Thomas Weidinger has resigned as leader of the Free Voters (FW) in Saxony. The leadership of the party is now in the hands of his two deputies Matthias Binner and Madelaine Vogt until a new chairman is elected, Weidinger told the German Press Agency in Dresden. After five years as chairman, two federal elections and a lost state election, the time had come for new heads with new ideas to take over responsibility.
Lack of support from the grassroots
In a letter to members, Weidinger expressed disappointment at the lack of support from the FW associations, district parliamentary groups and district associations. The attitude of some municipal players to date not only weakens the state association, but also damages the entire political capacity of the Free Voters in Saxony. "Cherry-picking - benefiting at a local level but keeping your distance in state politics - cannot and must not be a long-term model. We finally need clarity, reliability and a minimum level of solidarity within our own structures."
