Ilse Aigner re-elected as CSU leader in Upper Bavaria with 98.6%!

Ilse Aigner re-elected as CSU leader in Upper Bavaria with 98.6%!

Ilse Aigner remains the undisputed head of the CSU district association in Upper Bavaria. At the recently held district party conference in Altötting, she convinced the delegates with 98.6 percent of the votes. That's hard to believe! For comparison: two years ago it received 96.9 percent in Rosenheim. Aigner has led this CSU district association with the largest number of members since 2011, proving her solid standing within the party. She has a feeling for what moves people and connects the Christian-social philosophy of the CSU with the reality of citizens' lives, as [pnp.de](https://www.pnp.de/lokales/landkreis-altoetting/bayerns-landtagspraesidentin-ilse-aigner-bleibt- Chairman-der-oberbayerischen-csu-19000832) reports.

At the party conference, Aigner discussed the current challenges and emphasized the need to strengthen a democratic democracy against radicals and extremists. The pressure comes particularly from the political fringes, including the AfD and the Left. She called for clear measures on migration, which could include, among other things, refoulement and the expulsion of criminals. Their central concern is to promote a political change in Berlin and to coordinate closely with CSU chairman Markus Söder and Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt.

Strong team at Aigner's side

Aigner's re-election was celebrated by over 300 participants, and her deputies were also confirmed with strong results: Michaela Kaniber received 94.2 percent, Dr. Reinhard Brandl 92.7 percent and other members such as Kerstin Schreyer and Siegfried Walch are also very popular. The results speak for themselves and show that large parts of the party are behind Aigner, as csu.de emphasizes.

At the meeting, Aigner also looked ahead to the upcoming elections on October 8th and expressed himself combatively with the words: “I have already put on my combat boots!” A clear indication that she is ready to face the challenges of the coming electoral period. She also sharply criticized the traffic light government in Berlin, particularly its approaches to climate protection and energy policy, and pointed out cuts in funding for voluntary service, which she firmly rejects.

Social challenges and security

In these turbulent times, the Bavarian state parliament is also taking its summer break. In this context, Aigner addressed the increasing polarization of society, which is also illustrated by a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. In her opinion, it is essential to ensure the safety of local politicians and committed citizens. As sueddeutsche.de reported, Aigner is fighting against radicalization in the political landscape, which also influences the work of the state parliament. In this legislative period, only 914 applications were submitted before the summer break, a decrease compared to previous years, which may reflect “chronic fatigue” in the state parliament.

Dealing with political tensions and securing parliamentary democracy are the focus for Aigner. City and rural residents should be able to rely on their representatives to stand up for their interests and take a stand against extremists. In view of current events, it is clear that Aigner and the CSU face major challenges, both in the state parliament and in shadow politics in Berlin.