Bavaria

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a German state, is transitioning from Microsoft SharePoint to FOSS tools like Nextcloud and OpenProject as part of a digital sovereignty initiative. The state aims to expand the use of these tools to over 50,000 public employees and is collaborating with Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria to adopt unified platforms. Bavaria has also launched projects to measure digital sovereignty and is seeking alternatives to Microsoft following a canceled billion-dollar deal.

Bavaria-based Renk acquires David Brown Defence in a $200 million deal. The UK company contributed to the production of Spitfires.

Malibu CEO Bernhard Eugen Fritsch is sharing posts from Bavaria, Germany, showcasing his luxurious lifestyle while his Hollywood star girlfriend is portrayed as the fall guy. The posts depict him enjoying the Alpine region despite his situation.

Bavaria's regional domestic intelligence agency can monitor the right-wing populist AfD, as ruled by the state's top court. Several states are implementing similar measures, with the opposition party challenging these actions.

An Israeli consul general shared a message from Hotel zum Hirschen in Lam, Bavaria, stating 'there are no Jews allowed,' after Israelis were denied bookings. The hotel was removed from a booking site's listings following a complaint.

A remote Bavarian town created the 'Chiemgauer' currency as a school project to support local businesses. The initiative now helps reduce emissions by promoting local economic activity.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is working to facilitate the rollout of the digital euro through standards agreements, as reported on June 1, 2021, in Bavaria, Augsburg. The article highlights the ECB's efforts to establish a smooth transition to the digital currency.