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Christian Social Union (CSU)

The conservative CSU is a regional Bavarian party, which plays an important role on the federal level as 'sister party' to the Christian Democrat CDU.

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

German conservative Friedrich Merz to run for chancellor

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.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2024
Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands among German citizens in Berlin

Disgruntled German voters want change

Disgruntled German voters want change

Support for Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left government has reached a new low. But who stands to gain?
PoliticsSeptember 6, 2024
DW's Ines Pohl spoke to Thomas Silberhorn at the DNC on the future of the transatlantic relations.

Silberhorn: Europe must do 'homework' to remain relevant

Silberhorn: Europe must do 'homework' to remain relevant

DW's Ines Pohl spoke to Thomas Silberhorn at the DNC on the future of the transatlantic relations.
PoliticsAugust 22, 202406:05 min
Markus Söder shaking hands with rescue workers in Passau

Germany floods: Blame game begins as waters recede

Germany floods: Blame game begins as waters recede

As floodwaters recede in Bavaria, the government is coming under fire for cutting funds for flood prevention.
PoliticsJune 6, 2024
Friedrich Merz holding up his voting card, looking grim

Friedrich Merz, the CDU and its bid for power

Friedrich Merz, the CDU and its bid for power

At its political convention, the CDU adopted a new conservative platform. The issues: "Leitkultur," asylum and Islam.
PoliticsMay 8, 2024
Germany supporters waving flags

What is German 'Leitkultur' and why is it controversial?

What is German 'Leitkultur' and why is it controversial?

The controversial term "Leitkultur" is being used more frequently when debating integration in German society.
MigrationMay 6, 2024
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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.
PoliticsOctober 3, 2023
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.
PoliticsOctober 2, 2023
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.
PoliticsSeptember 30, 2023
Bayern Grenzpolizei

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
A row of rabbis wearing black, felt hats and black suits sit in a row

Europe's rabbis move their headquarters to Munich

In a "new beginning" for Jewish life in Germany, the Conference of European Rabbis has moved from London to Munich.
ReligionSeptember 19, 2023
An election poster showing the AfD's Hannes Loth

Why is far-right populism becoming more popular in Germany?

The Alternative for Germany is finding support from new voters, and has now won two local elections in a week. Why?
PoliticsJuly 2, 2023
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