Horst Seehofer — Merkel: Anatomy of a Crisis Character Profile

About Horst Seehofer

Bavarian Minister of the Interior and CSU leader. A hardline critic of Merkel's open-door policy, constantly pushing for stricter border controls and asylum restrictions.

Horst Seehofer — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Josef Bierbichler

Appears in

Merkel: Anatomy of a Crisis (2020)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Horst Seehofer — Conflict Political Rival — Angela Merkel (Imogen Kogge)

  Core ideological clash over refugee policy; Merkel advocates open borders while Seehofer demands strict controls.

• Horst Seehofer — Alliance Security Coordinator — Thomas de Maizière (Wolfgang Pregler)

  Collaborates on legislative drafts for border controls and asylum law adjustments.

• Horst Seehofer — Conflict Policy Opponent — Sigmar Gabriel (Timo Dierkes)

  CSU and SPD leaders clash over the pace and strictness of refugee integration policies.

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