of leading a fdp out of crisis. if elected, he would be and as leader of the party. he is said to replace the man stepping down after 10 years in the post. for many, the fdp has become identified with its goal of lowering taxes. >> credibility on policy issues does not mean we have to create a new program. credibility means -- credibility means we should trust our liberal values. >> he took over as health minister in october of 2009 and failed to deliver on promised reforms. but his image has grown within the party and he is seen as a leader for the future. philipp rosler announced his candidacy after days of wrangling within the party. for now, the only changes at the top. >> the opposition is wrong if they think the fdp has been weakened. we will regrowur principles and regain trust. >> the opposition says it's not enough to save the fdp. >> the fdp is making a big mistake if they think it's a personal issue. in the last 10 or 50 years, have developed radical economic policies that have nothing to do with society