"Police ascend North Tower of Regensburg Cathedral to identify culprits behind 'FCK AfD' vandalism"
In the heart of Regensburg, a surprising event unfolded last Saturday evening, as a light message critical of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was projected onto the historic Regensburg Cathedral. The initiative, dubbed "FCK AfD", was visible for several hours on live webcams and stirred a commotion in the city.
The sexton at the cathedral had to work overtime due to the unexpected incident, and the source of the projection was traced back to a residential property in the Regensburg old town. The only AfD member who might have noticed the message was Michael Klonovsky.
However, the actions taken were not welcomed by the authorities. A 56-year-old individual is now facing an administrative offense procedure for allegedly violating the Bavarian Monument Protection Act. The specific provisions involved remain unclear, but general knowledge of the act suggests that the violation could pertain to restrictions on altering, defacing, or damaging protected monuments, including their appearance and public perception.
The investigation into the anti-AfD light message is being handled by the South Police Inspectorate, as the culprit has not previously attracted police attention. The police requested entry to the north tower of the cathedral for investigative reasons, but the search results do not provide specific information on which provisions of the Bavarian Monument Protection Act were allegedly violated.
Meanwhile, the "Initiative against the Right" has called for a demonstration against Weidel's visit at 7 PM today at Emmeramsplatz. Weidel is now scheduled to arrive to listen to Vicky Leandros together with Gloria von Thurn & Taxis. It's worth noting that Weidel's planned visit to the Regensburg Castle Festival on Saturday did not materialize.
The residence was hosting a family gathering of lawyers, bankers, businesspeople, and doctors at the time of the incident. Interestingly, such light actions have occurred before, but this is the first time police have taken action. The light message was switched off shortly after 11 PM, and no monuments were damaged during the action. The police operation proceeded without incident.
The cathedral's ownership by the Free State of Bavaria may have played a role in the violation, as permission for illumination should have been granted and checked beforehand with regard to the state's duty of neutrality. For exact clause numbers or detailed legal text, the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection or the official Bavarian Denkmalschutzgesetz documentation would be the authoritative sources, but these were not included in the search results.
As the investigation continues, Regensburg residents and visitors alike await the outcome of the administrative offense procedure and the demonstration against Weidel's visit. The city, known for its rich history and cultural significance, remains a vibrant hub of political discourse and expression.
The unexpected light message projected onto the Regensburg Cathedral last Saturday, critical of the AfD party, was echoed in a call for a demonstration against Weidel's visit later today at Emmeramsplatz. Meanwhile, a 56-year-old individual allegedly violated the Bavarian Monument Protection Act in relation to the incident. Interestingly, while light actions similar to this have occurred before, this is the first time police have taken action.
