By-Elections

[JamesWales]

The FDP in Germany is not the equivalent of the Lib Dems here.

Not a perfect fit because that's impossible but both were affiliated to the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (now "Renew" in the EU parliament). Both essentially are economically and socially liberal parties even if they place different emphasis on either part.

Either way, that's not the thrust of my argument.

[Swiss Peter]

Not a perfect fit because that's impossible but both were affiliated to the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (now "Renew" in the EU parliament). Both essentially are economically and socially liberal parties even if they place different emphasis on either part.

Either way, that's not the thrust of my argument.

You were telling Sludge that the German coalition is equivalent to what he was outlining. Not sure why you raised it if it's not the thrust of your argument. It is also wrong. The FDP are distinctly different to the Lib Dems even if both are 'liberal' parties. the FDP draw their support from the centre/centre-right. Does that sound like the Lib Dems here to you?