A photo shared by CSU leader Markus Söder has sparked a heated debate about gender representation in German politics.

The image, showing six male CDU/CSU leaders discussing post-election strategies, highlighted the absence of women in the room.

Critics, including Green Party leader Franziska Brantner, compared the lack of diversity to Syria's government.

Statistics reveal that women make up only 22.6% of CDU and 25% of CSU representatives in the Bundestag, far below the 61.2% in the Green Party.

The photo has drawn satire and criticism on social media, with some calling for greater gender balance in political leadership.

This controversy underscores ongoing challenges in achieving gender equality in German politics.