Jesus cross mandatory in government buildings

munich - Government buildings in the German state of Bavaria must have a cross with Jesus in the hall from Friday. At the initiative of the minister of the federal state, the parliament adopted in April the controversial 'cross-law' that prescribes it.

According to Markus Söder (CSU), the cross on the wall expresses the 'Christian-Western tradition' of Bavaria. Only colleges, museums and theaters are exempt from the duty.

The obligation to cross comes up against strong resistance, also from ecclesiastical circles. The SPD requires Söder to admit that he has made a mistake with the new duty and criticizes the Prime Minister for abusing the cross for his 'election campaign.' 'The Bavarian Greens call the duty' unlawful. '

Later this month Söder wants to hold a roundtable discussion about the obligation to cross with representatives from the Bavarian community.

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