In the case of his deputy, Markus Söder also had to be guided by one criterion: What is politically opportune? Meanwhile, the leader of the Free Voters shows what he is capable of at the age of 52.
How does Markus Söder publicly justify his decision – and what are his actual motives? He publicly gives four reasons: There is no proof that Hubert Aiwanger wrote the Auschwitz leaflet at the time. He showed remorse. No similar allegations were made afterwards. And the events are 35 years ago.