FDP

British

abbreviation

Freie Demokratische Partei

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Etymology

Origin of FDP

German: Free Democratic Party

Example Sentences

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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

"We demand a thorough investigation into how the Credit Suisse crisis could have come about," Thierry Burkart, leader of the centre-right FDP party, told Swiss newspaper Tages-Anzeiger.

From Reuters • Apr. 11, 2023

Earlier this month Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the FDP delayed his presentation of the draft budget due to coalition rifts.

From Reuters • Mar. 27, 2023

"We suggest that we discuss how to improve revenues, push ahead with the reduction of environmentally damaging subsidies," wrote Habeck in a letter dated Feb. 14 to pro-business FDP leader Lindner.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

But even among FDP voters, 58% were in favour.

From Reuters • Sep. 3, 2022

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