Two years ago, Kerstin Schreyer turned down two influential CSU colleagues who wanted to gain advantages for a wealthy client. A lesson in dealing with lobbyists in your own ranks.
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Johann Osel and Klaus Ott
As Minister for Housing, Construction and Transport, Kerstin Schreyer has not always made a very energetic impression. That could have been one of the reasons why Prime Minister Markus Söder replaced his CSU colleague from the Munich district with Christian Bernreiter from Lower Bavaria at the beginning of the year. Bernreiter, who was a district administrator in Deggendorf for a long time, is considered to be hands-on. Of course, it would be a mistake to underestimate Schreyer. According to her own statement, she masters the game with carrot and stick quite well. When it comes down to it, Schreyer can omit the carrot. And, of course, only in a figurative sense, use the whip right away. If necessary, also with people from your own party.