Volker Wissing

Volker Wissing is the former Federal Minister of Transport in Germany and a former member of the FDP (Free Democratic Party). He is currently newsworthy due to his recent media appearances, particularly on the show "Markus Lanz," and the release of a book reflecting on his time in the now-defunct "Ampel" (traffic light) coalition government (SPD, Greens, FDP). Wissing has described the coalition's collapse as a "serious mistake" but has been vague about assigning blame. He has also expressed personal distress over the experience. He has returned to his legal profession in Landau and is now critical of the FDP's current direction. His insights into the inner workings and eventual failure of the coalition, as well as his departure from a prominent political role, make him a subject of public interest and media attention.