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Markus Söder
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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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March 31, 2024

Bavaria's Söder gives away Easter egg showing his face

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Bavaria's State Premier and top candidate of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) party Markus Söder gestures

Germany: CSU and CDU victorious in Bavaria and Hesse

Germany: CSU and CDU victorious in Bavaria and Hesse

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PoliticsOctober 9, 2023
Markus Söder posing with waiters at the Oktoberfest opening 2023

Who is Bavaria's Markus Söder?

Who is Bavaria's Markus Söder?

Bavaria's state premier dominates both his state and his party. He may yet harbor ambitions for Germany's top job.
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Oktoberfest dancers in traditional Bavarian dirndls

Bavaria election: Populism dominates campaign

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.
PoliticsOctober 3, 2023
CSU flags flying against a cloudy sky

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

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.
PoliticsOctober 2, 2023
Katharina Schulze and Ludwig Hartmann smiling, holding their election program

Germany: Greens stay bullish despite attacks in Bavaria

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.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2023
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Bavaria touts its border police as model for Germany

Bavaria touts its border police as model for Germany

With state elections coming up and migration on the rise, state premier Markus Söder is stumping for border security.
PoliticsSeptember 22, 2023
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