"Investigating Suspects at Regensburg Cathedral's North Tower: Police Ascend in Response to the Vandalism 'FCK AfD'"
In the heart of Regensburg, an unexpected event unfolded on Saturday evening. A light message reading "FCK AfD" was projected onto the iconic Regensburg Cathedral, a historic site belonging to the Free State of Bavaria, for several hours.
The incident, which took place on the north tower of the cathedral between 10 pm and 11 pm, was noticed by both locals and tourists who were enjoying good food and watching the women's Euro Cup quarter-finals. The light message was visible on the live webcams of R-Kom.
The police were swift to respond, ringing the doorbell at a residence in Regensburg's old town to investigate the light message. The perpetrator of the incident has not previously had any police encounters.
The investigation into the light message incident is being handled by the South Police Inspectorate, not a state protection department. The 56-year-old individual found at the residence was not associated with Antifa or violent left-wing extremists, but rather lawyers, bankers, businesspeople, and doctors.
The Bavarian Heritage Protection Act (Bayerisches Denkmalschutzgesetz) typically includes provisions that prohibit any alteration, damage, or use of protected monuments without proper authorization. However, the precise paragraph number or article related to this incident is yet to be determined.
The sexton at Regensburg Cathedral worked overtime on Saturday due to the incident. The cathedral may have been required to grant permission for the lighting and have it examined beforehand with regard to the neutrality obligation of the state.
Meanwhile, other notable events were scheduled to take place in the city. Vicky Leandros and Gloria von Thurn & Taxis, along with Alice Weidel, the AfD chairwoman, were scheduled to attend the Regensburg Castle Festival. However, Alice Weidel was not present at the festival on Saturday but is scheduled to attend today. The Initiative against the Right has called for a demonstration against Alice Weidel's visit at 7 pm at Emmeramsplatz today.
Michael Klonovsky, an AfD member, was at the castle courtyard of St. Emmeram on Saturday. The light action has caused a stir in the city, with discussions surrounding the protection and integrity of historical sites and the rights to free speech. The investigation continues as the city of Regensburg navigates these complex issues.
- Despite the ongoing investigation into the light message incident at the Regensburg Cathedral falling under the jurisdiction of the South Police Inspectorate, not the state protection department, discussions have arisen regarding the rights to free speech and the protection of historical sites.
- In light of the incident where a light message reading "FCK AfD" was projected on the Regensburg Cathedral, a historic site, and the scheduled visit of Alice Weidel, the AfD chairwoman, to the Regensburg Castle Festival, the Initiative against the Right has called for a demonstration against her visit at Emmeramsplatz today at 7 pm.
