Andreas Scheuer Resigns from Passau City Council Amid Controversy

The former German Transport Minister steps down, citing character assassination and media bias during a council meeting.

Andreas Scheuer, former CSU Transport Minister, resigned from the Passau City Council after a contentious meeting on October 7.
The resignation followed criticisms from council members Karl Synek and Holm Putzke, who opposed Scheuer's appointment to the finance committee due to his past involvement in the failed toll project.
Scheuer accused the media and certain council members of orchestrating a smear campaign, labeling the coverage as 'dishonorable and prejudicial.'
The former minister expressed frustration over what he perceived as a hostile environment, exacerbated by his controversial history with the toll debacle.
Scheuer's departure marks the end of his political engagement in Passau, where he had served since 2002, following his earlier exit from national politics.