Probers by the Police ascend Regensburg Cathedral's Northern Tower to identify culprits behind the "FCK AfD" vandalism
In an unusual turn of events, a 56-year-old individual is facing an administrative offense procedure for violating the Bavarian Heritage Protection Act. On Saturday night, a message reading "FCK AfD" was projected onto Regensburg Cathedral, a cultural monument belonging to the Free State of Bavaria.
The specific provisions of the Bavarian Heritage Protection Act violated by this act likely relate to unauthorized modifications or interventions on protected cultural monuments. These alterations are generally prohibited to preserve the historic integrity and appearance of such monuments.
The investigation into this violation is being handled by the South Police Inspectorate, not a state protection department. The police were called to climb the north tower of the cathedral for investigational purposes, and they were able to identify the source of the projection.
It's worth noting that the specific paragraph of the Bavarian Heritage Protection Act that was violated remains unclear. However, relevant provisions typically include the prohibition of alterations or interventions without approval, the protection of the visual and structural integrity of monuments, and the requirement for official permission before any new use or alteration.
While Bavaria recently amended its Heritage Protection Act to allow certain changes, such as installing unobtrusive photovoltaic systems on historic roofs, these permissions require strict approval to ensure the protections remain intact and any modifications blend with the historic character. Projecting messages, which significantly affect the building’s appearance, especially in a public and prominent place like Regensburg Cathedral, likely violates comparable rules.
No monuments were damaged during the action, and the light message was switched off shortly after 11 pm, allowing the police to move on to other tasks. The sexton at Regensburg Cathedral had to work overtime on Saturday night due to the incident.
Meanwhile, other events were taking place in Regensburg. The "Initiative against the Right" has called for a demonstration against Alice Weidel's visit at 7 pm at Emmeramsplatz today. Vicky Leandros and Gloria von Thurn & Taxis are also scheduled to attend the event with Alice Weidel. Michael Klonovsky, an AfD member, was at the St. Emmeram castle courtyard on Saturday, but it is unclear if he saw the "FCK AfD" message.
The gathering at a residence in Regensburg's old town in relation to the incident included lawyers, bankers, businesspeople, and doctors. The police visited this residence for further investigation.
The violation occurred during a time when the UEFA Women's Euro quarter-finals were being watched at the residence. The light message was visible on live webcams for several hours, drawing attention from both locals and online viewers.
As the investigation continues, the public and relevant authorities are reminded of the importance of preserving cultural monuments and adhering to the regulations set forth in the Bavarian Heritage Protection Act.
The violation of the Bavarian Heritage Protection Act, committed by projecting the message onto Regensburg Cathedral, seems to have been a breach of rules related to unauthorized modifications and interventions on protected cultural monuments, as these alterations are generally prohibited to maintain the historic integrity and appearance of such monuments.
In the midst of this administrative offense investigation, it's also worth mentioning a general-news event taking place in Regensburg. The "Initiative against the Right" has organized a demonstration against Alice Weidel at Emmeramsplatz, with Vicky Leandros, Gloria von Thurn & Taxis, and possibly Michael Klonovsky in attendance.
