Markus Söder

Söder says they should help defend country instead of receiving Bürgergeld

Bavarian Premier Markus Söder said young Ukrainian men who are able to work should play a greater role in defending their country rather than receive Germany’s Bürgergeld welfare benefits.

18 September, 02:25 PM

Germany's CSU leader Söder calls for Ukrainian men to return and fight

Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and Bavarian premier, suggested sending able-bodied Ukrainian male refugees back to Ukraine to “protect the homeland,” he told Rheinische Post in an interview on Sept. 6.

6 September 2025, 04:10 PM

Bavarian Premier slams Chancellor Scholz for refusing to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has sharply criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his refusal to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles. The statement was made during Söder’s visit to the MBDA Deutschland guided missile manufacturing plant in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria on March 5, Die Welt reported.

6 March 2024, 04:00 PM

Markus Söder