‘Guantanamo Bayern’

Bavaria’s new Polizeiaufgabengesetz (policing regulations act) has been called unconstitutional, the most Draconian since the Nazi era. On 10 May, tens of thousands of demonstrators thronged into Munich’s city centre to protest Storms were forecast, but...

“Threat of danger” – to democracy

On 15 May, the Bavarian parliament will vote on – and most likely pass – a controversial law giving the Bavarian police enhanced powers, despite vociferous opposition More than 30,000 people assembled on 10 May to protest against the revised Polizeiaufgabengesetz,...

From Bierfest to mass protest: a week in Munich

There’s more than one way to experience the rock-concert vibe in Munich. The past week demonstrates, whether for party or protest, how young and old come together in Bavaria’s capital in the spirit of Gemütlichkeit “Ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit!” Thousands...