Munich's Oktoberfest opened on Saturday with the traditional keg tapping, and the ceremony put Bavaria's premier Markus Söder on stage alongside Munich deputy mayor Dominik Krause, according to SZ.de. The two politicians used the moment to show unity, SZ.de reports.
The appearance drew attention because the two men come from different parties. DIE ZEIT reports that Söder, the Bavarian premier and CSU leader, praised the Green politician for his part in the tapping.
Not everyone in the tent responded warmly. t-online – München reports that Krause was booed during the ceremony.
Beyond the politics, BILD has published the opening hours for the Wiesn, its tents and rides, giving visitors a practical guide to this year's festival. STERN.de reports that the Wiesn is now running and that the first celebrities have already arrived.
The coverage shows the opening day carrying both ceremonial and political weight. The keg tapping is a fixed item on Munich's calendar, and the figures who take part in it are closely watched.
What to watch next: whether the joint appearance between Söder and Krause signals any broader cooperation, and how the festival's first days unfold.