Ilse Aigner triumphs: 98.6% for the CSU Upper Bavaria boss!

Ilse Aigner triumphs: 98.6% for the CSU Upper Bavaria boss!

Ilse Aigner will remain at the head of the CSU district association in Upper Bavaria in the future. At the district party conference in Altötting, the long-time chairwoman received an overwhelming 98.6 percent of the delegates' votes. This means she can look back on a significant increase in her success compared to the last election in Rosenheim, where she already received 96.9 percent of the votes Mainpost reported. Aigner has led the CSU's district association with the largest number of members since 2011 and has established himself as a fixture in Bavarian politics.

In her speech, she particularly emphasized the connection of the CSU's Christian-social compass with the everyday reality of people's lives. Their goal is to consolidate democracy and turn their backs on the extreme fringes of the political landscape. “I have already put on my combat boots!” Aigner told the approximately 300 participants at the party conference in view of the upcoming state and district elections on October 8th. This firmness in her statements ensures that the CSU is highly popular under her leadership.

Political issues and challenges

In the last few months, Aigner has repeatedly examined the measures taken by the traffic light government in Berlin critically. She expressed sharp criticism of the strengthening of the political fringes, an issue that she would like to actively address. Their proposals for migration policy include, among other things, the rejection of migrants as well as the suspension of family immigration and the expulsion of criminals. “Clear signals must be sent here,” she emphasizes, in order to bring about a change in politics.

In her speech, Aigner also explained how Bavaria compares to the traffic light government. For her, one thing is certain: “The CSU makes politics for the reality of citizens’ lives.” An ambitious project that she also wants to achieve with the support of her deputies, who have also received confirmations: Michaela Kaniber (94.2%), Dr. Reinhard Brandl (92.7%), Kerstin Schreyer (92.3%), Siegfried Walch (91.6%) and Daniel Artmann (86.5%). These results show that the management team behind Aigner is strongly anchored and works well together.

A look into the future

In the run-up to the state elections, the focus is already on future challenges. Aigner speaks out vehemently in favor of protecting democracy and warns of the increasing influence of the AfD, which does not want to support it out of protest against the current government. This clear commitment to political stability and strengthening Bavarian identity is highly valued by party members.

The CSU under Aigner's leadership has been setting standards in Bavaria for years, and although the political tasks lie ahead of it, it is optimistic. “We have proven in Bavaria that with a good hand we can move our country forward,” she explained in an inviting tone that was intended to appeal to both party friends and citizens. It remains exciting to see how the coming months will develop and whether Aigner can actually implement its ambitious goals.

For further details about Ilse Aigner and her political career, take a look at the CSU history recommended.