In Bavaria, the political landscape heats up as major parties prepare for local elections during the traditional Ash Wednesday events. One of the central figures is CSU leader and Minister-President Markus Söder, who will address crowds in Passau, while the SPD is represented by Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil in Vilshofen. Each party's prominent speakers are set to outline their key messages and themes impacting the local electoral race.

Local leaders within the Freie Wähler party are also expected to deliver speeches; notably, Party Chief Hubert Aiwanger and Digital Minister Fabian Mehring will speak in Deggendorf. The AfD has its own gathering in Osterhofen, featuring speakers such as State Chairman Stephan Protschka and faction leader Katrin Ebner-Steiner—showing the variety of political rhetoric available as parties vie for voter attention. With different themes emerging from respective party speeches, the day serves as a key indicator of the direction local politics may take in the coming months.

This event serves not only as a battleground to express party agendas but also reflects the increasing competition among Bavarian parties. The speakers' positions and messages may resonate with the electorate, influencing future political strategies leading up to the elections. The bridges built (or burned) during these exchanges can have significant ramifications on public sentiment and the overall voting landscape in Bavaria.