Markus Söder Compares Bavarian Border Police to 'Game of Thrones' Night's Watch

The Bavarian leader invoked the fantasy series while calling for stricter asylum laws and increased police powers at the German-Austrian border.

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.