Judgment in Leipzig - Crucifix obligation in Bavaria: Court rules that Söder's crucifix decree in authorities is legal
The cross with the cross: since 2018, a crucifix has had to hang in every state building in Bavaria - and there has been a dispute about this regulation ever since. Now the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has put its foot down: The so-called crucifix decree by Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) is legal.
Previously, the religion-critical Association for Freedom of Thought (bfg) had filed a lawsuit against the decree and demanded the removal of the crosses. It argues that the state is obliged to remain neutral in matters of ideology. "What does a cross have to do with an official activity, with the issuing of a driving license (...)? Nothing!", said lawyer Hubert Heinhold last week at the hearing in Leipzig.
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- Despite the objections from the religion-critical Association for Freedom of Thought, the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig upheld the legality of Markus Söder's crucifix decree, which requires a crucifix to be displayed in every state building in Bavaria.
- Hubert Heinhold, a lawyer representing the association, argued at a hearing in Leipzig that the state should remain neutral in matters of ideology and questioned the need for a cross in an official setting, such as when issuing a driving license.
- The crucifix decree, initiated by Bavarian Minister President and CSU leader Markus Söder, has been a subject of controversy since its implementation in 2018.
- Breaking news: The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has ruled in favor of Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder, maintaining the legality of the crucifix decree, which stipulates the presence of a crucifix in every state building within Bavaria.
Source: www.stern.de
