FDP

British

abbreviation

Freie Demokratische Partei

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Etymology

Origin of FDP

German: Free Democratic Party

Example Sentences

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The FDP software is designed to link up otherwise-incompatible databases, fixing an issue that has hampered the NHS, where unrelated IT systems are used in different locations, such as a patient's GP, clinic and hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Ministers from the Social Democrats, Greens and Liberal FDP held a joint press conference on Thursday to outline what they said were far-reaching measures.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

The two junior partners in Scholz's coalition, the Greens and FDP, did worse than in the 2018 elections in the two states - with the FDP on track to drop out of Bavaria's parliament.

From Reuters • Oct. 8, 2023

That can require uneasy compromises especially given that FDP is now fighting for its life.

From Reuters • Mar. 16, 2023

The FDP would do better asserting itself positively with policy initiatives rather than shooting down those of their coalition partners, Philipp Koeker, political scientist at the University of Hanover, said.

From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2022

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