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Söder’s Rating in Bavaria Has Fallen to the Lowest Level of His Entire Tenure and Continues to Decline

Only a third of residents of the Free State are satisfied with the work of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder — three percentage points lower than a month earlier.

18.07.2026

Daniel Tat

Will Söder’s wish come true: whether the food blogger will go for a third term as premier will be decided by referendum

Eight years ago, the Bavarian Landtag rejected a constitutional amendment intended to limit the term of office of the state's minister-president. The initiator of that amendment was none other than Markus Söder himself, then the newly elected head of the

17.07.2026

Daniel Tat

Political Science Professor Lars Rensmann Urges Markus Söder to Show Greater Seriousness

Current electoral trends in the Federal Republic of Germany are shaping a fundamentally new political landscape,

Seven priority tasks for the office of Lord Mayor promised by Dominik Krause

Dominik Krause won a convincing victory in the election by presenting the citizens not just with

Markus Söder’s course to discredit the Greens suffers crushing defeat — as does the Prime Minister’s entire policy

For Markus Söder, Sunday's second-round voting turned into a truly black evening. The CSU suffered painful losses in local elections; however, the loss of mandates is far from the only serious problem

24.03.2026

Analytics·Bavaria·Editor's Choice·Editor's Column·Elections·Munich·Politics

Dominik Krause becomes Munich’s new Lord Mayor

Before the decisive elections for the Munich town hall, many political observers, experienced analysts, and skeptical experts gave the Green candidate Dominik Krause only a slim chance of success.

23.03.2026

Bavaria·Elections·Munich·Politics

Election results in Augsburg, Kempten, and Neuburg confirmed citizens’ desire for local government change

Last Sunday became a day of tectonic shifts on the political stage in Bavaria.

23.03.2026

Bavaria·Elections·Politics

Political sensation in Munich: Dieter Reiter loses leadership in mayoral election

The political landscape in Munich has undergone significant changes that seemed unlikely just three weeks ago.

09.03.2026

Elections·Munich·Politics

CSU rating declined ahead of municipal elections in Bavaria

The CSU party risks facing a noticeable outflow of votes in the upcoming municipal elections in Bavaria. Such a scenario looks like a completely predictable result of the policies of recent years.

03.03.2026

Elections·Munich·Politics·Society

Digital ballot registration system to be tested in Munich local elections

The electoral process in the Bavarian capital is preparing for a technological leap designed to permanently relieve volunteers of routine paperwork and annoying counting errors.

01.03.2026

Elections·Munich·Politics

Why Before the Elections: Hundreds of Apartments in Munich’s New Residential Quarter to be Ready for Move-in Soon

The new Orplid quarter in Munich is designed as a focal point for future residents. The Rothenfusser family plans to create a living space that meets specific requirements.

14.02.2026

Elections·Munich·Politics·Society

Decisions Before the Election: Munich City Council Approves Plans for New Residential Quarters with Two Thousand Apartments

Two new urban quarters are planned for construction in the Bavarian capital. The City Council intends to respond to the persistent housing shortage through these developments.

13.02.2026

Editor's Choice·Elections·Munich·Politics

Man Convicted of 2004 Murder Removed from AfD Election List in Munich

In 2004, he strangled his neighbor in the Upper Palatinate and remained in prison until 2021. Recently, this man planned to join the Munich City Council. The result was his removal from

08.02.2026

Elections·Munich·Politics