Why did Louis IV return to Germany in 1329?

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Louis IV returned to Germany in 1329 because his forces in Italy were insufficient to subjugate Robert of Naples or to establish a stable order in the region, a failure largely attributed to his lack of a firm hold on Germany.1

Following his coronation as Holy Roman emperor in Rome in 1328, Louis found himself unable to maintain his position in Italy. By the end of 1329, he had departed from Italy and was celebrating Christmas in Trent, having returned to the north to address the political challenges within his own realm.1