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Munich elects Green Dominik Krause as mayor
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In the runoff election, Green candidate Dominik Krause defeated SPD Mayor Dieter Reiter and will become Munich's first Green mayor. After 12 years in office, Reiter conceded defeat. This marks a historic loss for the SPD.
In Bavaria's local elections on March 8, 2026, incumbent Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) received only 35.6 percent of the votes and must face a runoff on March 22. Greens candidate Dominik Krause followed with 29.5 percent, while Clemens Baumgärtner (CSU) got 21.3 percent. Reiter's poor showing is attributed to recent criticism over his FC Bayern role and an incident in the city council.
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Munich's mayor Dieter Reiter used the N-word during a city council session, drawing criticism. He apologized, attributing it to a quote from a cabaret piece. This occurs just before local elections where he seeks a third term.
The runway at Munich Airport was temporarily closed due to suspicious sightings. Air traffic control halted flights on Saturday evening around 10 p.m. for about half an hour, followed by another brief suspension at 11 p.m. Two aircraft were diverted.
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A 12-year-old girl with Down syndrome is missing in Munich after separating from her family. Police are appealing for public help in the search, noting that the child may be in a helpless situation.