The primary goal of the Epiphany meeting is to generate nationwide attention and to set its own priorities on the political agenda early in the year. According to Prof. Dr. Volker Kronenberg, the CSU has succeeded in this regard. He describes the overall tone of the event as serious and focused. In doing so, the party is pursuing a strategy of presenting itself not merely as a source of populist slogans, but as a force offering serious solutions.
The thirty-page policy paper presented during the meeting serves a dual purpose: it contains concrete policy proposals while simultaneously functioning as an instrument to position the party's ideas within public discourse. Some of these proposals are intentionally formulated to meet resistance from political competitors, thereby forcing a debate.
Looking ahead to the upcoming local elections in Bavaria, Kronenberg sees the CSU facing a crucial test of public sentiment. While the party can rely on many years of experience and prominent figures, the general mood in the country is currently rather mixed.