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Beer and chips ban in the university district: protests and heated debates broke out!
In Munich's Maxvorstadt university district, residents are protesting against new beer and chip bans. Discussions about impacts and measures.
Beer and chips ban in the university district: protests and heated debates broke out!
A lot has happened in Munich's university district in the last two weeks: a ban on beer sales after 10 p.m. has been introduced for some kiosks. Even if some people shrug it off, the effects are noticeable for kiosk operators. In addition, a chip ban is now being enforced more strictly, which means that chip shelves in sales outlets have to be covered. The measures come from existing regulations in the Restaurant Act and are causing heated discussions in the public.
A look at the past few days shows that the demonstrations in the district are lively. The satirical party “The Party” launched the protest with the motto “Annoying residents” in order to support the operators and those celebrating. On a Saturday evening, around 60 demonstrators came together, including party members and especially kiosk owners. The atmosphere was exuberant and you could hear slogans like “chips and beer, I appreciate that”.
The voices of those affected
The kiosk operators' tempers are heated. Asti Beseh, whose brother runs a kiosk, speaks of massive financial losses. “We feel we are treated differently than the bar operators,” she complains, longing for her concerns to be heard in politics. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get quick answers. Abdullah Alfa, a long-time resident, also has a nuanced opinion. He asks those celebrating not to simply leave their garbage lying around, as that is anything but pleasant for the neighborhood.
Different views emerge in the political debate. Thomas Schmid from the CSU has little understanding for the kiosk operators who rely on selling bottled beer. However, Felix Lang from the SPD is thinking about taking additional measures to combat noise and garbage in the district.
Future of the university district
The discussions surrounding the ban on beer and chips show how widely differing opinions are in the district. Some see the measures as an opportunity to maintain order, while others see them as a direct threat to the kiosk operators and the party culture in the university district. The coming weeks will show how this issue will develop and whether an agreement can be reached between residents, kiosk operators and politicians.