Speaking at the Katholikentag in Würzburg, Söder emphasized that a failure of the current democratic government could lead to conditions reminiscent of the Weimar Republic, which ended with the rise of the Nazis. He rejected the idea of a minority government, arguing it would only pave the way for new elections and further empower extremist parties. Söder highlighted the need for political unity and proactive measures to address public fears of social decline, asserting that the preservation of democracy requires collective effort.