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'Wanke Nicht, Mein Vaterland': Germany's State Anthems Explained

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From next year, students will have to listen to at least two anthems at graduation ceremonies in Bavaria. The new rule shines a spotlight on Germany’s regional anthems – where history, identity and the occasional awkward lyric meet.

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At Bavaria's schools, the Bavarian anthem will have to be played at graduation ceremonies in the future. There is no obligation to sing along. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Culture refers to the Criminal Code.

·Berlin, Germany
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Markus Söder makes more hymns sing at Bavarian schools. Many laugh. But Söder had much worse ideas.

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The obligation for anthems to be forced by the CSU at Bavarian schools comes – but only from the coming school year. At graduation ceremonies, at least two hymns will have to be played in the future.

·Berlin, Germany
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In the future, hymns will have to be sung or at least played at school graduation parties. An unnecessary rule, which was also much too heatedly discussed.

·Munich, Germany
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At graduation ceremonies at Bavarian schools, anthems are soon required. Thus, the Ministry of Culture of the country implements an advance of the CSU. However, this sometimes meets little opposition.

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onetz.de broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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