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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff elections in Bavaria: The air is getting thinner for Markus Söder

Markus Söder faces significant political challenges as the recent runoff elections in Bavaria have drastically altered the political landscape.

Mar 23 • 05:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Söder does not file a criminal complaint: 'Son of a whore' video: No punishment for Green Youth leader Bobga

The Munich Public Prosecutor's Office has discontinued the investigation against Green Youth leader Luis Bobga following a controversial video due to the lack of a criminal complaint from CSU leader Markus Söder.

Mar 19 • 15:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Politics in Bavaria: CSU Leader Söder Demands Increase in Commuter Allowance

Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder calls for an increase in the commuter allowance to alleviate the financial burden on workers due to rising fuel prices.

Mar 18 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate on Nuclear Energy: Söder Puts Bavaria Forward for Mini-Nuclear Power Plant

Minister-President Markus Söder has suggested that Bavaria could be a location for a mini nuclear power plant as part of a pilot project.

Mar 15 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Defeat for Söder's Federal Armed Forces Act: Court: Universities do not have to cooperate with the Bundeswehr

The Bavarian Constitutional Court ruled that universities cannot be compelled by the state government to cooperate with the Bundeswehr, negating a significant provision of a law pushed by Minister President Markus Söder.

Mar 12 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Bavaria: There is Plenty of Room to the Right of Söder

The recent municipal elections in Bavaria reveal rising support for right-wing parties, presenting a challenge for CSU leader Markus Söder as the party faces historical lows.

Mar 11 • 17:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fuel Prices: A Fuel Discount is Not the Solution

A political leader's refusal to promise immediate fuel tax cuts highlights the complexities of government subsidies amidst rising fuel prices.

Mar 11 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: The CSU Hasn't Had a True Electoral Victory in a Long Time

Bavaria's political landscape has changed significantly after the recent local elections, with the CSU remaining the strongest party but continuing to experience declining results.

Mar 11 • 10:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Results of the Local Elections: Here Everyone Can Be a Winner

The local elections in Germany prompted positive reactions from various political leaders, including Hubert Aiwanger and Markus Söder, despite the reality of mixed results.

Mar 10 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

With the Helicopter to Appointments: Greens Want to Sue for Information on Söder's Flights

The Green Party in Bavaria is suing the state government for detailed information about helicopter flights taken by Prime Minister Markus Söder, citing insufficient responses to their inquiries.

Mar 6 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media: Countries Struggle with Social Media Age Limits – Bavaria Brakes

Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder navigates the complexities of social media regulation, showing ambivalence towards age limits while also supporting new regulations.

Mar 6 • 04:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Söder Criticizes Middle East Airlift as Insufficient

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder criticizes the German federal government's response to the repatriation of stranded tourists in the Middle East as inadequate.

Mar 5 • 19:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: Söder criticizes Middle East repatriation flights as insufficient

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder criticizes the German federal government for not adequately facilitating the repatriation of stranded tourists from the Middle East, urging for increased efforts and resources.

Mar 5 • 19:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The best quotes from Nockherberg: With Bavarian flag and seal sausage bun

The article humorously critiques the CSU's self-image, regional populism, and the political engagements of key figures like Markus Söder and Friedrich Merz.

Mar 4 • 19:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Digital Summit: The Moon Can Wait

Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder emphasized the importance of digitalization in his state during his closing remarks at the Digital Summit organized by Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Mar 4 • 16:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Germany's New Stance on Boycotting the 2026 World Cup

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder rejects the idea of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the need for the German national team to focus solely on football.

Feb 28 • 16:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CSU Before the Local Elections: Once Over 50 Percent – and Soon Under 30?

The CSU faces potential losses in the upcoming local elections due to the rise of the AfD, which could bring its support below 30% according to party leader Markus Söder's concerns.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Söder's Nockherberg Career in Sayings: Söder and God on One Level - and Above?

The article reflects on Markus Söder's past performances at the Nockherberg Starkbierfest, highlighting his role as a prominent figure in Bavarian culture and politics.

Feb 25 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Amateur Film Festival in Unterföhring: A Bavarian Lion for the Best Short Film

The amateur film festival in Unterföhring will reward the best short film with a prize named after the Bavarian Lion, contributed by the Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder.

Feb 25 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Söder's Daughter Learns Karate: 'I Think You Should Surprise Your Parents'

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, daughter of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, discusses her ambitions in science, modeling career, and her recent experiences, including learning karate.

Feb 24 • 16:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CDU Party Conference: May the Force be with Him

At the CDU party conference, Markus Söder shows support for newly re-elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting the unity of the party despite some dissent among delegates.

Feb 21 • 15:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Party Convention: Söder Meets Expectations – Including Those of Friedrich Merz

The CDU party convention in Stuttgart saw Friedrich Merz receiving strong backing as party leader, while Markus Söder's appearance energized the delegates.

Feb 21 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Tax Debate: Taking Markus Söder at His Word

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder firmly rules out any tax increases or new debts, which complicates the promised reduction of income taxes, but may create an opportunity for a political agenda shift for the Schwarz-Red coalition.

Feb 18 • 17:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Youth Protection: Merz for Social Media Age Limit - Söder Remains Skeptical

German politicians Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder differ over the proposed age limit for social media use by children, with Merz supporting regulation while Söder is cautious.

Feb 18 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Political Ash Wednesday: Söder: "To all socialist smart alecks, clear out of Bavaria"

At the Political Ash Wednesday event in Lower Bavaria, Markus Söder sharply criticizes his political opponents, asserting a strong Bavarian identity and calling out perceived hypocrisy from rival politicians.

Feb 18 • 13:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ash Wednesday in Passau: Even Söder is Running out of Opponents

At the CSU's Ash Wednesday event in Passau, Markus Söder criticizes political opponents, but finds that they are dwindling in number.

Feb 18 • 13:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder: "The worst opponent is these NGOs"

CSU leader Markus Söder criticized left-wing groups and NGOs during his speech at the political Ash Wednesday event in Passau.

Feb 18 • 11:44 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder: "The worst opponent is these NGOs"

CSU leader Markus Söder criticizes leftist NGOs and emphasizes his party’s dedication to rural areas during his speech.

Feb 18 • 10:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Söder in Passau: 'The Left Do Not Love Rural Areas'

During a speech at the political Ash Wednesday event in Passau, Markus Söder criticized the left's attitude towards rural areas, asserting that the CSU is the true advocate for these regions.

Feb 18 • 10:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt and Eric Schmidt: Söder's Daughter Appears Together with Google Billionaire at the Olympics

Gloria-Sophie Burkandt, the daughter of German politician Markus Söder, was spotted together with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt at the Olympics, sparking discussions about their relationship amidst a significant age gap.

Feb 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Political Ash Wednesday: Who Will Get Hit Hard Before the Local Elections?

Political parties in Bavaria engage in traditional debates on Political Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the local election campaign.

Feb 16 • 14:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Security Conference: Friedrich Merz promises: 'We will switch the switch in our heads'

Friedrich Merz speaks at the Security Conference, emphasizing a shift in mindset needed for improving Germany's security policy and its relations with the US.

Feb 13 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FRAKTUR: Was Aigner's Outfit Responsible for Söder's Sourness?

The article humorously speculates on the reasons for CSU leader Markus Söder's lack of enjoyment during the Fasching festivities in Veitshöchheim.

Feb 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Under Bavaria: Rubio and the Bavarian Hillbillies

The article depicts a humorous interaction between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his staff as they await a meeting with Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder at a security conference in Munich.

Feb 13 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wait a moment: Picture of the Week

The article humorously highlights the public persona of Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, likening his abilities to juggle various cultural activities to the festive nature of Carnival celebrations in Germany.

Feb 12 • 16:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dispute over an Anthem: More Nuremberg-Schweinau for the "Frankenlied"

Markus Söder expresses a desire to never experience again the competitive spirit surrounding the performance of the local anthem, the "Frankenlied," at the Day of the Franks event in Nuremberg.

Feb 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Söder meets Babiš: The roads to Prague are bumpy

Markus Söder met with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš amidst criticism of the latter's government, highlighting the need for constructive dialogue between neighboring countries.

Feb 9 • 18:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Meeting in Munich: Where Söder and Babiš Find Common Ground

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš chooses Munich for his first visit to a German-speaking country, a move aimed at strengthening ties with Bavaria.

Feb 9 • 18:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

DLR Oberpfaffenhofen: Söder Presents the Space Travel Check

Markus Söder announced funding for the new Human Exploration Control Center at the DLR in Oberpfaffenhofen, which will support the European satellite navigation system Galileo and is expected to begin construction in 2028.

Feb 9 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Transport connection to the Czech Republic: Söder: It's embarrassing that Germany is lagging behind

The Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis criticized Germany's slow progress on cross-border transport connections, urging for expedited development of road and rail links after meeting with Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder in Munich.

Feb 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Discussion about Working Hours: Time is Money - or?

The article discusses the debate in Germany regarding working hours, with leaders suggesting that increased work hours are essential for maintaining the country’s prosperity.

Feb 8 • 15:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Söder presents new carnival costume - 'A little like Bavaria and Berlin'

Markus Söder, the Bavarian Minister President, showcases his new carnival outfit as 'Braveheart' in Veitshöchheim, continuing his tradition of surprising costumes.

Feb 6 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Franken-Fastnacht in Veitshöchheim: The Many Faces of Markus Söder

In 2023, Markus Söder made a notable Fasching comeback in Veitshöchheim, showcasing his vibrant and sometimes controversial persona at the event.

Feb 6 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal States: How Justified is the Longstanding Conflict over Financial Equalization?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Germany about Bavaria's contributions to the federal financial equalization system, particularly in light of remarks by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder.

Feb 6 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Fasching in Franconia: Alarm of the Fools in Veitshöchheim

The "Fastnacht in Franken" showcases a unique blend of Franconian grumpiness, Bavarian folklore, and sharp political satire, culminating in an engaging event for the Bavarian cabinet ministers, especially targeting the state premier, Markus Söder.

Feb 5 • 17:07 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"For me, modern masculinity is diverse," reflects Banaszak in "Playboy"

Green Party leader Felix Banaszak wishes for a more relaxed approach from his party, emphasizing diversity in masculinity in a Playboy interview where he also criticizes CSU leader Markus Söder.

Feb 5 • 16:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wurster: One Hour More ...

The article discusses the implications and perspectives on work and social issues in the context of time management, as reflected in the title's metaphor.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Party of the Super-Rich, Privileged, and Fat Cats" - Green MP Attacks Söder

Green MP Timon Dzienus criticized CSU leader Markus Söder's proposals for economic growth during a TV debate, calling them a "bad idea" and "absolute impertinence."

Feb 2 • 17:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Black-Orange Coalition in Bavaria: Are the Free Voters Facing the Same Fate as the FDP?

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder's recent government statement elicited laughter from CSU and Free Voters factions as he humorously switched seats with the FW faction leader during a session.

Jan 16 • 13:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Satirical Year-End Review in Lustspielhaus Munich: Here Markus Söder Becomes the Bismarck Herring

The satirical program by Cologne comedian Robert Griess critiques the current political landscape through humor, presenting a new ensemble each January for over 20 years.

Jan 16 • 12:45 UTC

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