Federal Administrative Court - Ruling on cross decree in Bavaria to be announced
The Federal Administrative Court is set to announce its decision on the controversial cross decree by Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) this Tuesday (1.30 pm). According to the regulation, a cross must be clearly visible in the entrance area of every state building in Bavaria since 2018. The religion-critical Association for Freedom of Thought (bfg) has filed a lawsuit against this. Last week, the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig held an oral hearing on whether the crosses are an infringement of religious freedom or violate the right to equal treatment of other ideological communities.
Information about the hearing
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- The cross decree in Saxony, a similar regulation proposed by the state's Government, has sparked heated debates about the separation of church and state.
- The Federal Administrative Court's ruling on the Bavarian cross decree could set a precedent for other states, including Saxony, that are considering implementing similar measures.
- Markus Söder, the Minister President of Bavaria and a member of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has defended the cross decree, stating that it serves to uphold tradition and religious values within state buildings.
- The Leipzig hearing was not the only legal process surrounding the cross decree; various administrative proceedings have been underway since 2018, with the Berlin Higher Administrative Court (bverwg) also playing a role in the case.
- In response to the controversy, several political figures in Leipzig have advocated for the protection of religious freedom and the preservation of equal treatment for all ideological communities.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken a neutral stance on the cross decree, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balance between respect for religious traditions and upholding the principles of equality and secularism.
Source: www.stern.de
