Münchner CSU nominates tree gardeners as an OB candidate for 2026!

Münchner CSU nominates tree gardeners as an OB candidate for 2026!

München, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, CSU Munich, Clemens Baumgärtner, voted a large majority as the mayor candidate for the local elections in March 2026. This was decided in a unanimous decision by the district board, with CSU chairman Georg Eisenreich praised the qualifications of Baumgärtner. The candidate, born in Munich in 1976, has a far-reaching experience as an economic officer, which he acquired in his professional career. [ CSU Munich ].

Baumgärtner, who was appointed a speaker for work and business in 2019, worked as a self -employed lawyer for over 15 years, a mayor would like to be for all Munich residents. He has already brought important events and companies to Munich, including the IAA and tech sizes such as Apple. He was also chairman of the district committee 18 Untergiesing-Harlaching. [ Süddeutsche Zeitung ]

urban challenges and developments

The city of Munich is currently faced with financial difficulties and has decided to extend the stopping stop until the end of the year, as there is a threat of 60 million euros. In the middle of these challenges, an investor plans to build up to 1,000 apartments in the euro industry park. This is to turn a dreary industrial area into a living urban residential area; This learns positive response from growth critics in the city council.

Another critical topic is the planned sale of a youth dormitory by Caritas, which is important for trainees and students. The plans cause concerns about long-term feasibility. [ Süddeutsche Zeitung ]

Current events in the city

The Munich citizens not only deal with the financial aspects of urban development. There are also reports of the night flight ban that has a confusing effect when a holiday plane has to reverse, while after the Champions League final, several machines are allowed to take off in the middle of the night. In addition, there were suspected pickpockets at a stop, which underlines the security situation in public space. [ Süddeutsche Zeitung ]

In addition, local sports gained importance. The surfers on the Eisbach wave have publicly spoken out against insults and threats that they have experienced. In culture, the Canadian hip-hop superstar Drake has been announced for September 2025 with two concerts in the Olympiahalle. [ Süddeutsche Zeitung ]

long -term settlement development

Long -term settlement development in Munich pursues the goal of creating socially just and lively city quarters. An important result from various future congresses was the potential for the construction of around 72,500 new residential units in the city. Important areas for these developments include the former Bayern barracks and Freiham Nord. The urban strategies are intended to promote and strengthen the mixture and use of the individual quarters. [ City of Munich ]

In the context of these developments, the challenges with which Munich women and Munich are confronted are, including cultural and existential questions. Young women in creative professions report specific barriers that they have to overcome in order to be successful in the city. In addition, the mental resistance is forgotten in exceptional situations, which is discussed in a podcast with Martin Irlinger by the crisis intervention team. [ Süddeutsche Zeitung ]