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Christian Social Union in Bavaria

1945 · 20th century · Also known as CSU

The Christian Social Union in Bavaria is a conservative political party founded in 1945 that operates only in Bavaria, where it has led the state government almost continuously since 1946. In federal politics it forms a joint parliamentary group with the Christian Democratic Union. Franz Josef Strauss was its dominant leader from 1961 to 1988.

Christian Social Union in Bavaria
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Free State of Bavaria

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Christian Social Union in Bavaria. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/christian-social-union-in-bavaria
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“Christian Social Union in Bavaria.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/christian-social-union-in-bavaria. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Christian Social Union in Bavaria.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/christian-social-union-in-bavaria.
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