
Thomas Bareiß
Thomas Bareiß is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He has held various positions within the party and government, including serving as a Bundestag member. Bareiß has recently been in the news for his controversial remarks regarding the potential resumption of Russian gas imports, suggesting that discussions about reactivating the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could occur in the context of future peace talks.
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Thomas Bareiß is under investigation for causing a traffic accident while possibly under the influence of drugs.
Unfall unter möglichem Drogeneinfluss: Ermittlungen gegen MdB Bareiß - PolitikSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2026-07-31
Thomas Bareiß expressed openness to a debate about Russian gas imports after a possible peace agreement.
Russland-Sanktionen: Kritik aus der CDU an Kretschmer-Vorstoß - PolitikSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2025-03-30
Thomas Bareiß was noted for his comments on Russia during negotiations.
Grünen-Fraktionschefin sieht „Moskau-Connection“ in der CDU - PolitikSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2025-03-30





