Christian Social Union
Political party
| Christian Social Union link () Powerbase | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CSU |
| Formation | 1945 |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Interests | Conservatism |
| The largest political party in Bavaria. | |
The Christian Social Union (CSU) is a political party in Bavaria, Germany. It is affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union outside of Bavaria; at the federal level forming the CDU/CSU faction, called the Union.
Federal elections
In federal elections in Germany within Bavaria, one can only vote for the CSU, while outside of that state everyone else votes for the CDU. Votes of the two are then combined in the vote count.