Overview
- - Reporting from Apollo News alleges the Weimer Media Group sold tiered packages for the Ludwig-Erhard/Tegernsee summit that promised exclusive access to federal ministers, with prices cited from €3,000 up to €80,000 for premium options that include an “Executive Night.”
- - Wolfram Weimer calls the accusation of selling influence a lie, says he will take legal action, and states he left the company’s management upon entering government and does not exercise voting rights.
- - A company spokesperson confirms Weimer retains a 50% stake while voting rights are exercised by his wife, and Weimer says he did not participate in the most recent summit earlier this year.
- - The Bavarian government provided funding via Bayern Innovativ (€75,000 in 2022 and 2023, €140,000 in 2024, €165,000 in 2025) and is reassessing continued support as opposition figures demand full transparency.
- - Under federal rules, ministers may keep ownership stakes if they do not manage operations, a framework Weimer cites in arguing that conference ticketing and participation packages are a common and lawful publishing practice.