Overview

• Bavarian Premier Markus Söder likened the Bavarian border police to the 'Night's Watch' from 'Game of Thrones,' referring to their role in protecting against 'evil wanderers from elsewhere.'
• The comparison was made during a visit to the German-Austrian border in Oberaudorf, where Söder reiterated his push for tougher asylum regulations and border enforcement.
• Söder's remarks align with his broader calls for expanded police authority, increased personnel for the federal police, and the ability to turn back migrants at the border.
• The 'Night's Watch' in the TV series is a group of outcasts tasked with guarding a massive wall against mythical threats, including 'White Walkers,' which Söder referenced indirectly.
• Söder, a self-proclaimed fan of the series, previously garnered attention in 2020 for using a 'Game of Thrones' mug with the phrase 'Winter is coming' during a virtual party meeting.