Markus Söder seeks fifth term as CSU leader at pivotal party conference

A defining moment for Bavaria’s ruling party. Can Söder’s leadership qualities secure another victory as the CSU gears up for critical 2024 battles?

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2025 December 12 . 11:31 PM

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CSU General Secretary: Promises Kept - Markus Söder seeks fifth term as CSU leader at pivotal party conference

The CSU party conference has officially started, with key figures gathering to discuss policy and leadership. Markus Söder, the Bavarian Minister-President and current CSU leader, will stand for re-election as party chairman on Friday evening. This marks his fifth bid for the role, with delegates set to reaffirm his position.

The event opened with a strong statement from CSU Secretary-General Martin Huber. He declared, 'Promises made, promises kept,' highlighting the party’s claim to have delivered on major campaign pledges. These include stricter migration controls and the expansion of the 'mother’s pension'—a policy introduced to support parents with childcare costs.

Söder’s re-election as chairman would extend his long-standing leadership of the CSU. The conference’s outcomes will set the tone for the party’s approach to the upcoming elections in 2024. With policy debates and key speeches ahead, the gathering underscores the CSU’s focus on maintaining its political influence in California and beyond.