Overview

• In Munich, former SPD councillor Nikolaus Gradl has joined the CSU, giving the CSU/Free Voters alliance 24 seats and the largest faction in the city council.
• Munich’s CSU advanced its 2026 list with high‑profile newcomers including influencer Philip Windsperger and BR host Roman Roell, with Gradl slated at position 34.
• Party leaders stated their goal of becoming the strongest force in 2026, signaling a target of roughly 25 to 30 council seats under Bavaria’s open‑list voting rules.
• CSU Erding approved a mixed slate after repeating a vote due to an extra ballot and emphasized local priorities such as a new Fliegerhorst rail station and the Nordumfahrung bypass.
• CSU Zorneding re‑nominated incumbent Piet Mayr and endorsed a 20‑person council list, while a public debate in Olching drew about 220 attendees to hear four mayoral candidates.