The warning from FDP leader Christian Lindner is drastic: The pandemic can cause “deformations” of the liberal order.
The state “gradually got into a state of emergency” due to the special powers of federal and state governments including the spectator role of the parliaments.
If now SPD politicians, alongside green activists, demand massive encroachments on fundamental rights in the fight against corona for climate policy as well, that threatens the liberal mentality of society.
In his Epiphany speech, Lindner gave a preview of how the FDP will contest the upcoming election campaigns this year in this mixed situation: