Overview
- Gastronomer Alexander Egger filed a complaint at the Bavarian highest state court on June 3 that asks judges to review the city’s tent-award rules.
- Egger’s complaint carries a suspensive effect, which legally blocks Munich from signing contracts with incumbent tent operators until the court lifts it or it lapses on June 19.
- Egger has asked the court to extend the suspension and says his aim is to win the right to operate a large Wiesn tent; his lawyer warns that without the pause his client would be limited to seeking damages.
- Incumbent operator Christian Schottenhamel has filed an urgent motion at the same court to have the procurement freeze removed, and the city has said it will promptly ask judges to allow contract awards so the build can proceed.
- If the suspension stays in place there is a real risk of delayed or prevented tent assembly, potential damages claims and a legal test over whether long-standing Wiesn allocation practices must follow EU procurement rules.