The Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Germany is facing a critical moment as it struggles to secure its place in the Bundestag ahead of the upcoming election.

Polls show the party hovering at 4%, below the 5% threshold needed to enter parliament.

Party leader Christian Lindner has rejected offers of "loaned votes" from the Union, urging supporters to trust in the FDP's own strength.

At a special party congress in Potsdam, Lindner emphasized economic growth and stricter migration controls as key priorities, while ruling out any coalition with the Greens.

FDP Vice Chairman Wolfgang Kubicki warned that failure to re-enter the Bundestag could spell the end of the party.

With just weeks to go, the FDP is fighting to regain voter confidence and avoid political irrelevance.