Right-wing politician Söder sets aside collaboration with the Left Party

Strictly dismisses collaboration with the Left Party, states Söder.

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2025 September 16 . 5:24 AM

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Right-wing politician, Söder, declines working with the Left Party

Southern region resolutely opposes collaboration with the Left Party - Right-wing politician Söder sets aside collaboration with the Left Party

In a lively speech at the Gillamoos folk festival in Lower Bavarian Abensberg, Markus Söder, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), renewed his criticism of former Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens). Söder took aim at Berlin's financial problems, suggesting that they should be addressed by the federal government.

Söder's speech was not limited to financial matters, as he also called for easing regulations for the automobile industry. The CSU leader expressed his desire to halve the inheritance tax in Bavaria and reiterated his long-standing demand for the introduction of conscription.

The debate between Söder and Habeck has been escalating, with Habeck directing sharp criticism at representatives of the Union. In response, Söder refused to call Habeck a "sulking liver sausage," a term that had been used by some in the media. Instead, Söder referred to Habeck's departure as "just like his term."

Söder's comments about Berlin's financial problems have not been met with a commitment from the federal government. Recent government decisions have focused on the reform of the debt brake at federal and state levels, rather than directly addressing Berlin's specific financial issues.

The CSU leader believes that the federal equalization of financial burdens is no longer acceptable, with Bavaria paying a large share while recipient states like Berlin do not show enough gratitude. This sentiment has led Söder to rule out any future cooperation with the Left Party.

In a less direct jab, Söder implied a lack of gratitude from recipient states, without specifically naming Berlin. He also refrained from referring to Robert Habeck's "fetishistic sausage-eating," a term that Habeck himself had used to criticise Söder's political style.

The speech marked another instance of Söder reiterating a multitude of demands and positions that the CSU has been advocating for in the media. As the debate between Söder and Habeck continues, it remains to be seen how this will impact the political landscape in Germany.