Members of Germany’s Liberal Democratic Party (FDP) voted on Monday to remain in a coalition government with the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens, despite rising tensions and poor election results, Reuters and AFP reported.

A majority of 52.24% of VDP members voted to continue its participation in the coalition headed by Olaf Scholz for two years, a result welcomed by the party leadership.

“The reality is clear: the party wants the participation of the VDP in the government to continue (…). Disputes must stop,” concluded Wolfgang Kubicki, vice president of the formation.

The consultations were launched after party members complained in an open letter about their poor election results in recent months, with the BDP narrowly missing out on a parliamentary seat in the western state of Hesse in October’s elections and falling short in Bavaria (south) even the 5% threshold.

Moreover, the coalition faces a growing lack of confidence in the country amid an industrial crisis and recession, as well as migration problems, which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is taking advantage of. (Agerpress)