Contacts between politics and business are common. A ZDF report about alleged statements by the Porsche boss about his close relationship with Finance Minister Lindner still caused a stir.
The FDP has rejected the allegation that party leader Christian Lindner was in close contact with the boss of the car manufacturer Porsche on the issue of dealing with synthetic fuels. Lindner’s position on so-called e-fuels has been “known for years” and dates back to the FDP’s time in opposition, a party spokesman said on Saturday. Porsche explained: “During an internal event in June, the wording was exaggerated, for which we apologize.” There was no influence.