Dr Markus Soeder

Markus Söder and Manfred Weber Held First Meeting After Sharp Criticism

The domestic political agenda of Bavaria turned out to be in the center of attention of political scientists after a remarkable act of party diplomacy unfolded in the Munich headquarters of the

16.06.2026

Daniel Tat

How Difficult Will Today’s Situation Be for Markus Söder?

For the first time since the unexpected and widely resonated publication of the so-called "Whitsun Letter" by Manfred Weber, two key rivals of the Bavarian political arena will meet directly.

15.06.2026

Daniel Tat

The Price of Drinking Water Will Increase in Munich

Starting from July, the so-called "Water Cent" is being introduced in the Free State of Bavaria.

Will Klaus Holetschek Become an Alternative to Markus Söder as the Leader of the CSU

The contemporary domestic political landscape of Bavaria is traditionally characterized by a high degree of personification

Markus Söder Prepares for a Shift in Political Rhetoric

A changing political landscape in the Federal Republic of Germany is prompting regional leaders to review

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,

Is Markus Söder Attempting to Seize Control Over BR’s Editorial Policy?

A serious crisis is brewing in Bavarian political and media circles regarding the future of independent

Nuremberg’s Most Famous Son: Markus Söder Forced to Concede Yet Another Defeat

The question of who embodies the historical and cultural grandeur of Nuremberg remains a pertinent topic

Court of Justice of the European Union Rules Bavarian Family Allowance (Söder Allowance) Violates EU Law

The Bavarian Family Allowance, which became one of the most debated social projects of Markus Söder’s

What Söder’s Cowboy Tour Has in Common with Bavaria

The Minister-President of Bavaria has embarked on a trip to Texas and South Carolina, an excursion

Former CSU Leader Sharply Criticizes Markus Söder

Erwin Huber has issued an unusually harsh statement directed at his successor, Markus Söder. During debates on reforms, the former CSU chairman called for teamwork and questioned Söder's current course.

28.03.2026

Bavaria·Politics

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

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

Populism knows no bounds: Söder Calls for Return to Nuclear Power with Mini-Reactors

CSU leader Markus Söder wants to build new, smaller nuclear reactors in Germany. He criticizes current energy policy as contradictory and harmful to the economy.

16.11.2025

Bavaria·Germany·Politics

Markus Söder Calls for a Limit on the Influx of Ukrainian Refugees

CSU leader Markus Söder is demanding a completely new approach to dealing with those seeking protection from Ukraine.

21.10.2025

Bavaria·Politics·Society