Stories from Munich · Germany

Markus Söder, a politician from the CSU party, stated that democracy is not strengthened by merely singing a text.

Bavaria naturalized a record number of people last year, with nearly 60,000 individuals. This represents a 10% increase compared to 2024, according to the Interior Ministry.

An individual, described as one of the 'haters' involved in bullying Rainer Winkler, appeared in court and testified. The person who testified was identified as a doctor.

The youth welfare office is removing not only children and teenagers but also babies from difficult family situations. A new facility has been established in Upper Bavaria to care for these infants.

The Green Party has re-released a wave for surfing with an adapted general decree, allowing surfing between 5:30 AM and 10 PM if rules are followed. The wave had disappeared after the riverbed was cleaned in autumn but has since rebuilt itself naturally.

The Free State of Bavaria anticipates an expected deficit, which has been assessed as manageable.

The Bavarian Ministry of Culture is implementing measures in state secondary schools, including mandatory hymns, to strengthen respect, solidarity, and community feeling.

At Wilhelm-Graf-Gymnasium in Munich, students taking Abitur exams must hand in their mobile phones and bags. Director Dominik Blanz relies on information, deterrence, and attentive teachers.

Bavarian Social Minister Ulrike Scharf, a member of the CSU party, has rejected a petition.

The Lütpold-Anlage festival in Munich has relaunched, featuring ten tents, stages, and 60 stalls. Over 100 artists are performing music, cabaret, dance, and literature, alongside lectures, workshops, and a market.