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The CSU has successfully turned locations like Kreuth, Kloster Seeon, and Kloster Banz into brand names, demonstrating its unmatched prowess in organizing retreats during January.

Markus Söder showcased his 'new seriousness' at the CSU retreat in Seeon, reflecting on the party's recent setbacks and the cheer for Interior Minister Dobrindt.

Former Federal Minister of Transport Peter Ramsauer is under investigation for allegedly lightly touching a police officer with his car during a CSU retreat in Seeon, with conflicting accounts from both parties.

At the CSU retreat in Kloster Seeon, the party is not only seeking political solutions but also exploring its identity, with newly invited Chancellor Friedrich Merz attending for the first time in a decade.

A conflict over inheritance tax erupts at the beginning of the year as the SPD pushes for higher taxes on large inheritances, which the CSU labels as 'absurd' during their retreat in Seeon.

The CSU outlines ambitious plans involving large-scale deportations and tightening of the welfare state, raising expectations that the party may struggle to meet.

The CSU meeting in the idyllic setting of Seeon features prominent leaders discussing regional politics amidst a picturesque snowy landscape.

During Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Kloster Seeon, Secretary of State Gitta Connemann emphasizes the need to unleash the potential of small and medium-sized enterprises and reports record numbers for new startups in Germany.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has emphasized the significant challenges facing the current federal government, citing deteriorating global conditions and the rising support for the AfD party ahead of crucial state elections.

The Munich Archdiocese reclaimed the Seeon Monastery, founded by Benedictines in 994, in 1978 to prevent the Bhagwan sect from settling in the Chiemgau region after ownership issues began post-secularization in 1803.

Alexander Hoffmann leads the CSU's winter retreat in Seeon for the first time, recognized internally as a stabilizing factor within the coalition.

The CSU believes that a wave of lawsuits from associations is hindering modernization and intends to push for a ban on such lawsuits, leading to protests from the associations involved.

Markus Söder expresses support for Chancellor Merkel at the CSU conference in Kloster Seeon, highlighting her significance in international matters like Trump's relationship with the US and the situation in Venezuela.

In response to America's intervention in Venezuela, Markus Söder calls for more 'factual strength' from Germany while remaining cautious on legal assessments.

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder, recovering from hip surgery and using crutches, addresses CSU members at their winter retreat in Seeon, emphasizing the party's achievements amidst a beautiful setting.

At the start of the CSU retreat in Kloster Seeon, Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder and regional group leader Alexander Hoffmann called for a realignment of Germany's economic and migration policies.

The CSU parliamentary group aims to set the direction for their political actions in 2026 during their retreat at Kloster Seeon, focusing on alleviating burdens on businesses and companies according to leader Alexander Hoffmann.

The CSU proposes allowing driving licenses to be obtained at 16 during their retreat in Kloster Seeon, advocating for supported driving from that age across EU member states.

The CSU party group plans significant changes for 2026, aiming for most Syrians to leave the country while reviving nuclear energy.

The CSU parliamentary group plans major initiatives for 2026, focusing on the revival of nuclear energy and the departure of most Syrian refugees from Germany.

The CSU opens the political year with a winter retreat at Kloster Seeon, where they plan to position Germany as a leader in nuclear energy.