Overview
- The Bavarian State Chancellery confirmed an internal compliance check to decide whether public support for the Tegernsee conference should continue.
- Marketing materials and sales pitches cited by outlets report cooperation packages up to €80,000 plus VAT, including exclusive dinners with ministerial guests, panel slots and a lounge for confidential talks.
- Weimer remains a 50 percent owner of the Weimer Media Group, with his wife holding the other 50 percent, though he left management before taking office and, according to statements, does not exercise control.
- The company denies selling political access and says networking occurs at guests’ discretion, while an Apollo News undercover inquiry recorded organizers rejecting the sale of confidential meetings with ministers.
- State-linked support in recent years included €165,000 via Bayern Innovativ in 2025, and political reactions range from FDP resignation calls to demands from Greens and the Left for Weimer to clarify potential conflicts.