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3 - 2 - 1 - It's time to thank a student for your economy

They pay taxes, bring skills and fuel Germany’s future

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Arlene Texeira
March 27, 2025

Servus an Alle!

Welcome back to the Munich Post! The purpose of this newsletter is to share: 3 bits of news, 2 upcoming events, and 1 amazing restaurant/café for expats living in and around Munich. This way, you have a pulse on what’s going on without scrolling through thousands of pages.

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On the night of Saturday, March 29 to Sunday, March 30, our clocks jump ahead one hour from 2am to 3am. That means we lose an hour of sleep, but gain longer evenings for park hangs and post-work strolls.

Now that the sun sticks around a little longer, it’s also the perfect time to hop on your bike and hit the road. But cycling’s just better with a buddy. Looking for someone to ride with? Drop a comment on this instagram post. 

3 bits of news

Is your city still safe?  

Good news: Munich keeps its crown. 

According to the latest police crime stats for 2024, Munich is once again Germany’s safest city. Crime declined a bit by -1.2% to 5,336 cases per 100,000 people—still lower than anywhere else with a big population.

So if you live here, congrats. If you’re reading this from Frankfurt or Berlin… well, let’s just say it might be time to double-check your bike lock.

Most crimes fall under theft and property damage, though violent crime levels stayed about the same.

Read more here and here (in German). 

Foreign students are good for the economy

Turns out, international students don’t just fill lecture halls—they’re filling Germany’s pockets too. A new study says the 79,000 students who arrived in 2022 will bring in a whopping €15.5 billion more in taxes and social security than they themselves would use in benefits.

And the best part? Most of them get their degrees tuition-free (caveat: not in every public university in Germany). Yep, Germany’s bet on free higher education is more than paying off.

Almost half of international students are still living in Germany ten years after arriving. And, if just 40% stay for three years, the education costs pay for themselves. That’s a win for everyone.

Graduation comes with a catch. Student jobs end and the real job hunt begins. Some grads land great gigs. Others spend months applying. 

Language remains a big barrier—many offices still operate German-only, even if their staff speak English.

The solution? More English-language support and better career integration. Job fairs and CV workshops help, but smoother access to info and services in English could seal the deal for long-term retention.

Find more info here (in English). 

Too windy for lift-off

Well, the rocket was ready. Fueled up, countdown running. But nature had other plans. Munich-based Isar Aerospace had to postpone the launch of its rocket Spectrum from the Andøya spaceport in Norway due to strong winds.

The 28-meter rocket is designed to break the Kármán line, 100km above Earth. If it succeeds, it’ll be the first privately built German rocket to reach space.

Even if Spectrum ends up as scrap metal (by design), 30 seconds of flight is a win. That’s the test goal. A success here could mean Europe gets its own satellite launcher, instead of relying on the U.S. or Elon Musk.

With 400 million euros in funding (yes, Porsche is in), the startup wants to launch up to 40 rockets a year and carry satellites into orbit—competing directly with SpaceX. 

The new launch date? Not set yet. But Isar Aerospace says the delay is normal—no one gets it right the first time. When the rocket finally takes off, it could be a game-changer for Europe’s space future.

More information here ​​(in German).

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2 upcoming events

Art moves into a bakery

What do a bakery and contemporary art have in common? Right now, everything. 

The old Rischart bakery in Glockenbach has swapped its dough and flour for sculptures, sound and color. The 16th RischArt_Project, titled MIX, is live through April 16, 2025—and it’s turning the former baking hub into a massive 3,000m² art space.

This isn’t your average gallery visit. The works, created just for this space, blend into the bakery’s glass walls and old machines. The theme MIX is interpreted every way you can think of—physically, socially and even politically. 

Think mix of space, history, identity and a sprinkle of radio.

You’ll meet the minds behind it all: Gabi Blum, Hans Schabus, Beate Passow, and more. There’s even a special guest—Radio 80000—broadcasting live from the venue the entire time.

Curious to dive deeper? Join a free curator tour with Katharina Keller on March 28 at 5pm or April 6 at 11am. And yes, entry is totally free.

Find more information here and here (in German).

General information:

📍 Gläserne Backstube, Buttermelcherstraße 16, 80469 München

🗓️ March 20 – April 16, 2025

⏰ Daily: 11am – 7pm

💶 Free entry

€5 drinks, 40 bars

Munich Cocktail Week kicks off with over 40 bars, one clever cocktail booklet and signature drinks for just €5 a pop. For 12 days starting Tuesday, April 29, the city turns into one big bar crawl—only better organized and way more delicious.

Grab a Festival Booklet (that’s your ticket) and head to the bars. You’ll collect recipe stickers as you go, turning your booklet into a drinkable souvenir. Every new bar = a new cocktail = a new sticker.

You’ll meet some of Munich’s best bartenders, learn insider tips, and discover new favorite spots. With the Grand Opening on April 29 and a Closing Party on Saturday, May 10, plus surprise pop-ups and side events along the way, there’s a little something for everyone the entire time.

The booklet costs €29, but prices vary based on when you buy, so it’s smart to book early.

Find more information here (in English). 

General information: 

📍  Various Locations Munich

🗓️  April 29 – May 10, 2025

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1 new restaurant/café to try

Makassar

If your dinner plans are feeling a little too… predictable, it might be time to mix things up with a visit to Makassar. Tucked away on Geyerstraße in the Glockenbach quarter, this French-Creole-Cajun mashup is serving unforgettable dishes with a side of personality.

From the octopus (seriously, don’t skip it) to the hearty Cajun fish stew, every dish packs flavor and flair. The atmosphere? Lively without trying too hard. And yes, there’s a hidden garden out back if you’re feeling fancy but chill.

The bar’s rum selection is its own kind of treasure map, but only if you ask.

Makassar doesn’t take cards, so come prepared. Or risk borrowing a bike from the owner to hunt down an ATM (true story). 

General information:

📍  Geyerstraße 52, 80469 München 

🥘  French, Creole & Cajun

⏰  Tuesday – Saturday: 6pm – 1am

Sunday & Monday: Closed

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