As of: February 8, 2024, 4:29 p.m
By: Andreas Seiler
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The two organizers of the bonfire at the Farchanter roundabout: Diane Bader and Peter Kleisl.
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Initially, it was mainly farmers and freight forwarders who expressed their dissatisfaction.
More and more sections of the population and professionals are now joining in the protest against the crisis-plagued traffic light government.
This was the case at a memorial fire at the Farchanter roundabout.
An incendiary letter to district politicians was announced.
Tenor: Things cannot continue like this at the federal level.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - The fire at the Farchanter roundabout that the two demo organizers Diane Bader and Peter Kleisl lit on Wednesday evening (February 7th) was clearly visible from afar.
A sign of protest against the course of the red-green-yellow traffic light coalition, which is more unpopular than any government before.
“Dissatisfaction with current politics” was the motto.
Police estimate the number of participants at 600
A number of tractors and other vehicles were lined up next to the main road, some of them with posters saying things like “If there are no farmers left, your plates will remain empty”.
Tens of participants had gathered on the lawn, loudly discussing the issues that were currently depressing and making them angry.
The police, who regulated traffic together with the fire department, estimated the number of people at around 600 - and the number of vehicles at 200. "It was a matter of coming and going," reports Andreas Breitrück, press spokesman for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen police station.
A diverse crowd, including many families.
The fear that arose in advance that representatives of the right-wing extremist camp could misuse the platform for their own purposes turned out to be unfounded.
The authorized meeting, which lasted until the night, was peaceful and unproblematic, according to the police.
What initially began as a farmers' protest against the removal of subsidies has now reached the broader population.
It's bubbling - that's unmistakable.
Whether it's increased energy costs, inflation, migration policy, excessive bureaucracy or questionable development aid - the list of topics that are heating up people's minds is long.
“We are dissatisfied with the whole thing,” complains Garmisch-Partenkirchen master butcher Kleisl.
The middle class suffers.
“There is no more money for our own country,” he complains.
For the craftsman, the matter is clear: new elections are needed.
Erwin Mayr, who spoke that evening, echoed the same sentiments: “They have to abdicate,” he demanded of the Scholz government.
And warns: “If it continues like this, we'll end up in a ditch.” The Wallgau haulage contractor, who organized the farmers' first protest trip in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the beginning of January (we reported) and who says he doesn't belong to any party, would like to raise awareness and raise awareness “Setting off a chain reaction,” as he himself says.
He is planning another campaign in the pedestrian zone of the district town in the near future.
Protest against the federal government: Several hundred demonstrators came to the vigil.
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The Isar Valley resident is not only concerned about the future of agriculture and small and medium-sized businesses.
He is also concerned about the problems of the healthcare system, particularly the hospital landscape.
The district is directly affected by this – in the form of an exploding deficit at its clinic.
This affects the municipalities, as they ultimately have to cover a higher district levy.
Incendiary letter to district politicians
Mayr sees the main culprits in Berlin and wants to get district politicians from all parties to exert more pressure.
Together with colleagues – the loose alliance calls itself “Stop the traffic lights” – he wrote an “open letter”.
The letter, which denounces “chaotic government action” and speaks of “crises that threaten the existence of the state”, is intended for District Administrator Anton Speer (Free Voters), the district mayors and members of the district council.
“Now it is important to bring our democracy back into safe waters and to sustainably secure the livelihoods of our citizens,” is the central demand.
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The problem child of healthcare was also discussed at the vigil.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen's mayor Elisabeth Koch (CSU), referring to the big question of hospital financing, emphasized that the traffic light policy had a direct negative impact on the municipalities.
“This is no longer traffic light bashing, these are now facts.”
Christine Leismüller, who works at the clinic, was also among the demonstrators.
She explained the situation of the nursing staff: “Our work is still not adequately recognized and rewarded.” A sign she brought with her read: “Nursing is at its end, we need a turnaround.”