Markus Söder has received the Bavarian Constitutional Medal.
However, criticism piles up under a tweet from the CSU boss.
Munich - Markus Söder (CSU) has received the Bavarian Constitutional Medal in gold.
Together with the actress Jutta Speidel, who, as the founder of the Horizont association, is committed to disadvantaged women and their children, and the head of the Bavarian Catholic Office, Domdean Lorenz Wolf, Bavaria's Prime Minister received the award on Thursday in Munich.
Former Federal President Joachim Gauck will receive the gold medal at a later date.
Söder receives Bavarian Constitutional Medal: "Role model for commitment"
The President of the Landtag, Ilse Aigner (CSU *), said that the award was “Vergelt's Gott!” For achievements that enriched coexistence in the Free State. “We need personalities who lead the way and thus encourage others: for cohesion, for progress, for the common good.”
About the medal winners, Aigner said: “They fill the values of the Bavarian Constitution with life: each and every one of them is a role model of commitment to the people in Bavaria and beyond! ”In addition to the four constitutional medals in gold, 28 other personalities are expected to receive the silver medal in small rounds at the end of June.
The @Landtag_Bayern has awarded the Constitutional Medal in gold in recognition of services to the constitution.
It has always been a great honor to contribute to democracy, justice and freedom in Bavaria.
This strengthens our commitment to our beautiful country and its people.
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- Markus Söder (@Markus_Soeder) May 6, 2021
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Söder receives constitutional medal and receives criticism: "I don't get a medal either because I'm doing my job"
“It was always a great honor to contribute to democracy, justice and freedom in Bavaria. That encourages our commitment to our beautiful country and its people, ”wrote Söder on Twitter. “Sorry, but isn't that part of the job description as prime minister? (...) I haven't decided yet whether I find this insensitive, embarrassing or superfluous! Bayern has other problems! ”Commented one user on Söder's tweet. “I'm confused - it's a prime minister's job to adhere to the constitution, isn't it? I don't get a medal either because I'm doing my job… ”agrees another person.
“Why not erect a monument right away and name a boulevard in Munich and Nuremberg after you?
If so, because already! ”Suggests another Twitter user ironically.
“Thank you for this satirical contribution.
Especially in these days it is important not to forget to laugh, ”says another.
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