Stories from Munich · Germany

CSU leader Markus Söder defended a proposed law to share utility costs, calling it a justifiable compromise following expert commission recommendations. Söder stated that failure to act would increase economic burdens, grow deficits, and raise contributions.

Klaus Holletschek, chairman of the CSU parliamentary group, warned of a potential new financial deficit in the German healthcare system. He criticized planned cuts to the federal subsidy for statutory health insurance.

German security experts and constitutional protection agencies have rejected the acquisition of Zippel by the Chinese state-owned enterprise KOSCO.

New analysis of ancient genomes is challenging the belief that northern barbarian tribes quickly overran western Europe following the Roman Empire's collapse.

Katharina Spies, director of the Federal Institute for Population Research, reported a fertility gap in Germany. She noted a discrepancy between the desire to have children and the actual implementation of childbearing.

Sociologist Knittel and his team observed a shift in attitudes regarding childbearing in Germany earlier this week. More people are reporting that they can be happy without children.

The 8th Munich Violin Days are scheduled to run from May 2 to May 17. The event will feature works by 24 female violin makers. The announcement served as a preview for the upcoming festival. The event will include programming focused on climate protection.

Krause will succeed Dieter Reiter as the Mayor of Munich. Reiter expressed his honor in serving the city in his farewell message. Krause won the municipal elections in Bavaria this past March following a runoff election. He previously served as de facto head of the administration in his role as Vice Mayor. The Green Party is currently engaged in coalition negotiations with the SPD, FDP, and Freie Wähler to form a city council majority. Krause described the position as a dream job and expressed a desire to help shape the city. Key focus areas for the new administration include finance, transportation, and housing. Krause noted that while the city's growth brings new residents, the administration must manage this influx effectively. This handover will occur during the constituent meeting of the new city council.

A suspect is under investigation for allegedly targeting Jewish individuals in the Goldersgrün district of Munich. Police-recorded statistics show the Jewish community experienced more than eight times as many hate crime incidents as Muslims per head of population. The charity CST recorded 3,700 anti-Semitic incidents in 2025, including an attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in October. These figures follow a knife attack in Southport. Local imams, vicars, and civic leaders have expressed solidarity with the Jewish community following recent events. Members of the community have expressed frustration regarding perceived policy failures. Members of the Jewish community are calling for the UK government to ban the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

PSG defender Achraf Hakimi may be unable to play in the upcoming match in Munich next week. The uncertainty regarding his availability was reported by RMC Sport.