2024-07-16 17:56:22
More than half a million people follow CSU leader Söder on social networks. He has long been providing his followers with far more than just political statements. He sees this as an important task.
CSU leader Markus Söder has defended his high-profile activities on social networks and beyond against criticism. He does this, among other things, to do something “that many politicians lack. This Berlin is often a bubble. It has nothing to do with people’s reality anymore,” said the Bavarian Prime Minister in a summer interview on the ZDF program “Berlin direct” in Inning am Ammersee.
Many young people in particular no longer feel addressed by politics at all, Söder stressed. “That’s why it’s important to communicate, to get in touch. And let’s be honest, leaving that to others would be a serious mistake.”
Söder has been extremely active on social networks for many years. He recently celebrated his 500,000th follower and invited five followers and their companions to eat a kebab. His appearance on the NDR show “Inas Nacht” recently caused a stir, where people like to drink alcohol and sing in a harbor bar atmosphere. Months ago, Söder used a trip to Stockholm to see a “Dancing Queen” performance at the ABBA Museum. He has also been posting pictures of his food for years and sharing other things from his everyday life outside of politics on the Internet. This always provokes criticism.
He always has the feeling that there is always “a bit of envy” in the criticism, said Söder. “Others now want to buy influencers for a lot of money to advertise themselves. We actually do all of that in the party with the resources we have. And I admit that many of the ideas come from me.” The aim is to keep in touch with people and to be a counterbalance to “detached Berlin”.