European Liberals wholeheartedly congratulate their Vice President Markus Löning for his nomination as the new coordinator for Human Rights of the German Government. At the end of March he is due to be formally appointed by the Government cabinet.
European Liberals are proud that a liberal will embody Germany's fight for human rights worldwide.
Liberals have traditionally been the guardians of both individual rights and liberties as well as open markets and a market economy to enhance the dignity and prosperity of human beings worldwide. As former spokesperson of the FDP in the German Parliament for development cooperation and European Affairs and with his sense for diplomacy, Markus Löning, will be a forceful and audible voice to defend human rights.