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Former FDP politicians Kemmerich and Bressel run in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election under 'Team Freedom' banner
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Former Free Democratic Party (FDP) politicians Thomas Kemmerich and Paul Bressel are running in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election under the banner 'Team Freedom.' Their campaign slogan, 'We are the alternative without the crazies,' targets voters seeking a moderate alternative. Kemmerich and Bressel have stated that their ultimate goal is the 2029 federal election, but only if the current federal government lasts that long. The article, published by Die Welt on September 11, 2026, presents their campaign as a bid to attract voters disillusioned with mainstream parties. The two politicians have a clear idea of who should vote for them, though the summary does not specify the exact demographic. The state election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern serves as a platform for their longer-term federal ambitions.
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Former FDP politicians Thomas Kemmerich and Paul Bressel of Team Freedom Source: Team Freedom / Paul Bressel
Two former FDP politicians, Thomas Kemmerich and Paul Bressel, are running in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election under the banner of their new party, Team Freedom.
Their campaign slogan: "We are the alternative without crazies."
When asked who should vote for them, Kemmerich and Bressel offered a clear answer.
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