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Red chaos: unknown people smear Münster's town hall with paint!
Unknown people daub historic buildings in Münster with red paint. State security investigates, witnesses sought.
Red chaos: unknown people smear Münster's town hall with paint!
On the night of Friday, June 6, 2025, several historic buildings in Münster were again daubed with red paint. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. and the state security agency has taken over the investigation. Unknown perpetrators left their paint on prominent buildings, including the historic town hall and the LWL Museum of Art and Culture, the cathedral and the AStA building at the castle. These unsightly graffiti cast a shadow over the city, and a politically motivated background cannot be ruled out, as Tixio reports.
The mayor of Münster, Markus Lewe, strongly condemned the act and emphasized the fundamental importance of the historic town hall for peace negotiations. Such actions not only damage the city's history, but also a sign of a lack of appreciation for important cultural sites. Since the damage in this case is greater than in previous incidents, the city is considering increased video surveillance as well as technical and legal expertise to prevent such acts in the future, as Antenne Münster explains in detail.
Vigilant citizens and the police
The Münster police have asked the public for help and are looking for witnesses who can provide relevant information about the perpetrators. Information can be reported at any time by calling 0251/275-0. This is not the first incident of this kind, as several historic buildings in Münster were the target of vandalism in October 2024. The inscription “Gaza” was also left behind at that time and the public prosecutor’s office opened an investigation. The current incidents cast a magnifying glass on the topic of vandalism, which is increasingly being discussed not only in Münster but also in other cities, as Deutschlandfunk explains.
Vandalism is often a controversial term that is interpreted differently in different contexts. While some see it as an expression of artistic freedom, others believe that it represents a disrespectful approach to the past. Historical monuments and cultural assets such as those found in Münster are not only part of the city's history, but also a heritage that must be preserved. A historically conscious approach to such works of art and buildings is required by many citizens - because redesigns and damage to a city can have far-reaching effects on the sense of community and the character that creates identity.
The discussion about the right balance between artistic expression and respect for historically valuable sites remains an exciting, current topic. How much freedom should be given to develop new art forms without compromising valuable history? Münster and many other cities will have to work on these questions in the future.