Daniel Günther Criticizes Berlin Politics and Markus Söder's Leadership

The Schleswig-Holstein Ministerpräsident condemns toxic political culture in Berlin and calls for greater self-confidence within the CDU/CSU.

Daniel Günther, Ministerpräsident of Schleswig-Holstein, described the Berlin political environment as toxic, citing frequent leaks and disrespectful behavior among politicians.
He expressed frustration over the lack of trust in political discussions, recalling negative experiences during coalition talks in 2017.
Günther warned that the deteriorating political culture could strengthen radical parties if democratic forces fail to address it.
In a pointed critique, Günther questioned Markus Söder's leadership style, suggesting the CSU leader lacks the self-confidence to focus on his own party's strengths rather than attacking others.
Günther emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue and maintaining integrity within the CDU/CSU, aligning himself with Angela Merkel's pragmatic approach to politics.