Scheuer breaks his silence: Media are generators of hate and agitation!

Scheuer breaks his silence: Media are generators of hate and agitation!

Munich/Passau– Former Federal Transport Minister and CSU city councilor Andreas Scheuer is currently making a name for himself with a heated Facebook post. In this he expresses his outrage at what he describes as a “rigged game” after he failed in a crucial election in the Passau city council. He was allegedly prevented from being elected to the audit and foundation committee by a Green Party city councilor and a non-attached Neustadt councilor after a CSU city councilor voluntarily resigned.

The election took place on Monday, but Scheuer was unable to win the majority. This is particularly notable since he recently resigned from his Bundestag mandate and many in his party see his departure as a positive. Scheuer now speaks of the “subterranean behavior” of many of those involved and blames the media for the negative portrayal of him.

Public criticism and accusations against the media

Scheuer's accusations are primarily directed against the reporting by Bayerischer Rundfunk and the “Passauer Neue Presse”. He accuses the media of allowing itself to be drawn into an “undemocratic” process and speaks of an unobjective mixing of federal and local politics. Scheuer invades public events with his thesis that the media is becoming the “stirrup holder of evil,” which endangers both democracy and committed citizens.

He appears unfazed by possible reactions to his harsh words and insists he will “not take back a word.” The emotional reactions that his statement triggered show how strained the relationship between him and the media is. In the past he was perceived as a victim of media coverage, which was also reflected in his statements in the investigative committee for the second main route.

Political consequences for Andreas Scheuer

Scheuer's political future is in question after this incident. While many in the CSU say behind closed doors that his responsibility for the failed toll project played a major role in the recent electoral failures, it turns out that dealing with him within the party is tense. His resignation from the Bundestag and the fact that he has no replacement let many in the party breathe a sigh of relief.

Although some party members say that “Andi is a nice guy” and has achieved a lot, his short-tempered behavior online could raise uncomfortable questions about his political relevance. His impact on the party and the Passau city administration will continue to be monitored, while he himself has now also resigned from his city council mandate.

CSU politics in Lower Bavaria seems somewhat unsettled. Chairman Christian Bernreiter did not comment on current events due to corona illness, and inquiries to other party officials have so far remained unanswered. It remains to be seen how the political climate in Passau and the CSU will develop after this incident.

Although Scheuer's Facebook post represents a clear statement on the current political situation, it could actually mark the end of his political career. The involvement in internal disputes and the public handling of criticism could mean that the wind is no longer as favorable for Scheuer as it used to be, which many will be watching.

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