Söder warns minority rule could destabilize German democracy

Bavarian leader Markus Söder has warned against forming a minority government at the federal level. The CSU politician argued that such a move would weaken democracy and fail to deliver stable leadership. His comments come amid rising concerns over the influence of radical parties in German politics. Söder compared the current political climate to the unstable Weimar Republic. He cautioned that democrats risk losing ground while extremist groups, like the far-right AfD, grow stronger. According to him, the party has no real interest in policy but instead aims to expand its power.

The CSU leader also dismissed the idea of a minority government as unworkable. He claimed it would struggle to pass laws in parliament and likely lead to fresh elections. In his view, a repeat vote would only produce a weaker democratic mandate, further destabilising governance.

Söder’s warnings highlight fears over political fragmentation and the rise of extremism. His stance reflects broader concerns about Germany’s ability to maintain stable leadership. The debate over minority rule and the AfD’s role is set to continue in the coming months.