Overview

• Günther Felßner announced his withdrawal as the CSU's nominee for Federal Agriculture Minister, citing threats to his family's safety during recent protests.
• Environmental and animal rights activists, including 'Animal Rebellion,' protested on Felßner's farm, with some climbing onto buildings and displaying banners criticizing his nomination.
• The protests were partly fueled by Felßner's 2018 conviction for environmental violations and criticism of his perceived alignment with the agricultural industry.
• CSU leader Markus Söder expressed disappointment over Felßner's decision and condemned the protests as radical and criminal, calling for police investigations.
• The CSU now faces the challenge of identifying a new candidate for the Agriculture Ministry as coalition negotiations continue.