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Markus Söder

Markus Söder is a Bavarian politician. He is Bavaria’s state premier and head of the Christian Social Union (CSU), the conservative Bavarian allies to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

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Jürgen Hardt speaks into a blue and white DW microphone during an interview outside with the US Capitol in the distant background

Jürgen Hardt speaks into a blue and white DW microphone during an interview outside with the US Capitol in the distant background

Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda

Hardt: Trade, security likely to top US-German agenda

Trade and foreign security will be among the topics between the US and Germany, CDU politician Jürgen Hardt tells DW.

Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, and Markus Söder, CSU leader, at the presentation of the joint election program for the 2025 Bundestag elections.

Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, and Markus Söder, CSU leader, at the presentation of the joint election program for the 2025 Bundestag elections.

Germany: CDU, CSU prioritize Ukraine, defense. Voters don't

Germany: CDU, CSU prioritize Ukraine, defense. Voters don't

The CDU has prioritized defense spending and supplying more arms to Ukraine. Voters are less interested in that.

Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merzs in Berlin during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the assassination attempt against Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in 1944

Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merzs in Berlin during a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the assassination attempt against Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in 1944

German election: Focus on immigration and the economy

German election: Focus on immigration and the economy

Immigration and the poor state of the economy are the top issues for German voters, the latest survey shows.

CSU party leader Markus Söder speaks into a microphone

CSU party leader Markus Söder speaks into a microphone

Migration a key issue in Germany's 2025 election campaign

Migration a key issue in Germany's 2025 election campaign

As parties launch their general election campaigns, migration remains high on the agenda for center-right parties.

Bavaria's State Premier Markus Söder speaking at a lectern with his left hand raised

Bavaria's State Premier Markus Söder speaking at a lectern with his left hand raised

Are strict migration proposals by Bavaria's CSU party legal?

Are strict migration proposals by Bavaria's CSU party legal?

The center-right CSU has said it only wants to accept migrants who pay their own way. Experts say that's problematic.

Friedrich Merz in conversation with his party's lawmakers

Friedrich Merz in conversation with his party's lawmakers

German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms

German election 2025: Parties present campaign platforms

In their draft election manifestos, Germany's political parties focus on income, the economy and jobs.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy shaking hands with Annalena Baerbock

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shaking hands with Annalena Baerbock

Is Germany still able to act on foreign policy?

Germany's government collapsed over budget issues such as increasing aid to Ukraine, but the opposition vows continuity.

Friedrich Merz (left) and Markus Söder at a press conference

Friedrich Merz (left) and Markus Söder at a press conference

German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor

Friedrich Merz, the opposition's lead candidate in the next election, wants to focus on migration and the economy.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands among German citizens in Berlin

Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands among German citizens in Berlin

Disgruntled German voters want change

Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left government has reached a new low. But who stands to gain?

Oktoberfest dancers in traditional Bavarian dirndls

Oktoberfest dancers in traditional Bavarian dirndls

Bavaria election: Populism dominates campaign

One of Germany's most affluent states is heading to the polls with the incumbent desperate to stay in power.

CSU flags flying against a cloudy sky

CSU flags flying against a cloudy sky

Bavaria's Christian Social Union: What you need to know

Bavarians are known for their local pride. The political expression of this is their own conservative party: the CSU.

Katharina Schulze and Ludwig Hartmann smiling, holding their election program

Katharina Schulze and Ludwig Hartmann smiling, holding their election program

Germany: Greens stay bullish despite attacks in Bavaria

The German Greens have been abused on the campaign trail in Bavaria and have had to defend unpopular federal policies.

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