Munich ex-mayor Reiter faces disciplinary proceedings over FC Bayern role

Munich's former mayor, Dieter Reiter (SPD), is now subject to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the regional government of Upper Bavaria. Authorities suspect Reiter violated civil servant regulations by accepting a paid position with FC Bayern without the necessary approval from the city council. The roles in question were within the football club's administrative board and, from February, its supervisory board.

The controversy erupted publicly before the municipal elections in March. In response, Reiter stepped down from his positions at Bayern and donated the 90,000 euros he had received from the club to social causes. However, these measures did not prevent his significant defeat in the mayoral election against his Green Party challenger, Dominik Krause. Following this loss on March 22, Reiter declared his retirement from politics.

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There is suspicion that Reiter violated regulations of the civil servant law by exercising a paid activity for FC Bayern without the approval of the city council.

Reiter's lawyer has been informed of the proceedings and given an opportunity to respond to the allegations. The government stated that after a thorough investigation, the next steps will be determined. "Should a disciplinary offense be confirmed, a decision on any disciplinary measure will be made according to due discretion, particularly considering the principle of proportionality," a government spokesperson told Bayerischer Rundfunk. The presumption of innocence applies until the investigation concludes. Reiter himself has declined to comment on the proceedings.

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Should a disciplinary offense be confirmed, a decision on any disciplinary measure will be made according to due discretion, particularly considering the principle of proportionality.