Overview
- The culture minister said he will transfer his Weimer Media Group stake to a trustee and forgo any profit distributions, with the handover targeted by year‑end.
- Promotional materials cited by major outlets advertised five‑ and six‑figure sponsorship tiers, including offers of an "Executive Night" and even "influence on political decision‑makers."
- Several federal ministries stated they will not take part in the paid "Executive Night" at the next Ludwig‑Erhard‑Gipfel.
- Bavaria is reviewing whether to continue public support after roughly €700,000 in state‑linked funds went to the event since 2022, including €165,000 in 2025.
- Weimer rejects the accusations, calls the influence claim a lie, says he left operational roles before taking office, and threatens legal action, noting the initial report came from a right‑wing outlet later corroborated by mainstream media.