Advertisement for the Olympics has been going on since 1989 - this is the city's justification for the Wiesn-Fass's involvement in the Games' criticism.
The upcoming Munich Oktoberfest is shrouded in controversy, as a stand promoting the city's bid for the Olympic Games has sparked debates among local residents and political parties. Clemens Baumgärtner, the then Wiesn chief and now mayoral candidate, has made it clear that the Munich Oktoberfest is not a campaign arena. However, the economic department has defended the Olympic stand, stating that it adheres to the ban on election campaign appearances as it communicates the city council's decision to apply for the Olympic Games. The organization 'Liste Olympische Spiele München 2022' set up advertising at the Wiesn, emphasizing support for the Olympic Games in Munich. This action, according to the FDP, is a 'bad joke' and a violation of rules. The spokeswoman for the economic department, Maren Kowitz, explained that the use of the photo point is in line with the Wiesn operating regulations. The ÖDP, a local political party, has been vocal in its criticism of the Olympic advertising. The ÖDP faction leader Tobias Ruff has stated that the placement of Olympic advertising on the Oktoberfest disregards rules and plays with the Oktoberfest's reputation. The party has even gone so far as to label the installation of the photo booth as an impermissible political promotional action. The Oktoberfest operating regulations prohibit election campaign appearances, unlike in beer tents at other folk festivals. Despite this, pictures from the press tour show Mayor Dieter Reiter and Wiesn chief Christian Scharpf in the Olympic-themed photo booth, supporting a 'Yes' vote for the Olympic Games. The city council's decision to apply for the Olympic Games has drawn criticism from some groups, despite the tradition of Olympic advertising on the Wiesn. The city council has, however, insisted that they still want to ask the Munich population in a citizens' decision before proceeding further with the application process. Only if the citizens also say 'Yes' will the city continue with the application process for the Olympic Games. On a separate note, Munich residents will vote on whether the city should apply for the Olympic Games on October 23. The upcoming vote promises to be a significant event, with the city's future Olympic aspirations hanging in the balance. In the midst of this controversy, it remains to be seen how the citizens of Munich will respond to the Olympic advertising at the Oktoberfest and whether they will support the city's bid for the Olympic Games.
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