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city on the Neckar river and capital of the federal state Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Die Toten Hosen at the Wasen - | To the bitter end? This is how Campino and Co. said goodbye in Stuttgart
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Key FactsFarewell Concert of Die Toten Hosen in Stuttgart
5 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Fans wore vintage tour shirts and patiently endured dust and long queues before the event started.
- The band's upcoming hiatus stirred mixed emotions of sadness and optimism among supporters.
- The opening act, The Leftovers from Vienna, delivered powerful guitar riffs and heartfelt thanks to the headliners.
- Social messages from Oxfam and Pro Asyl promoting hope and protection were displayed on large video screens.
Together we can create a future without poverty— Oxfam; on video walls at the Cannstatter Wasen concert, Stuttgart
Stuttgart Airport: Travelers attempt to smuggle 100,000 cigarettes: Stuttgart Airport: Travelers attempt to smuggle 100,000 cigarettes - | News from Stuttgart - ...
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Paid articlePaywall Protest at the Market Square – Hundreds of people form a human “Stuttgart Sign”: On Saturday, demonstrators from the cultural, educational, and social sectors ...
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Key FactsVivid Human Protest Challenges Stuttgart Budget Cuts
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Hundreds gathered at Stuttgart’s main square, forming a human sign to highlight opposition to municipal budget cuts.
- Participants from cultural, educational, and social sectors voiced concerns about the city’s spending priorities amid financial constraints.
- The planned permanent Stuttgart-Sign has become a focal point symbolizing wider debates about funding reductions and their social impact.
- The demonstration revealed broad public dissent against austerity measures already impacting community and cultural institutions.
Planned Stuttgart sign - | The anger is understandable: The Stuttgart sign, for which 470,000 euros have been budgeted, is already unpopular with the citizens - ...
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Key FactsControversy Surrounds New Stuttgart Sign Plan
Jun 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The city council narrowly approved funding in December 2025 for an illuminated Stuttgart sign costing 470,000 euros.
- The main opposition comes from cultural and social sectors protesting budget cuts affecting their programs.
- An online petition opposing the sign has gathered roughly 18,000 signatures so far.
- A planned event later in May will feature participants forming the sign’s shape using their bodies.
"He wants the Stuttgart sign to stay well under 470,000 euros."— Armin Dellnitz, CEO of Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, told our newspaper
We are the Stuttgart Sign! Rally against cuts: On June 6, 2026, the rally "We are the Stuttgart Sign!" will take place in Stuttgart's market square to send a ...
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Planned Stuttgart sign - | Stuttgart marketing director: "I want to stay well below €470,000"
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Sign for 470,000 euros - | This is where the Stuttgart sign could stand: The controversial illuminated sign is intended to stand in the market square ...
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Key FactsDebate Over 470,000-Euro Stuttgart Sign
Feb 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Stuttgart sign, budgeted at 470,000 euros, is proposed to be placed on the market square near the town hall’s left wing.
- No final decision has been made by the city council as both the exact location and design are still under review.
- The city administration and Stuttgart Marketing GmbH intend to develop further plans in the second half of 2026, pending budget approval.
- A local restaurateur welcomes the sign, believing it will attract more visitors to the market square.
Stuttgart is a wonderful city and should show that.— Milos Vujicic, operator of the Stuttgart Ratskeller, expresses his support for the Stuttgart-Sign.
Signage for selfie spot for a lot of money? This alternative would be free: The city of Stuttgart is cutting costs in many areas. Nevertheless, up to €470 ...
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Petition against Stuttgart sign – “Enough is enough!” – Stuttgart resident collects 10,000 signatures against lettering
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Key FactsPublic Outcry Over Stuttgart’s 470,000-Euro Sign Plan
Jan 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Stuttgart’s city council approved a 470,000-euro budget for a large illuminated sign in the 2026/27 biennium.
- Citizen Britta Oßwald launched a petition opposing the sign due to simultaneous cuts to social services.
- By January 26, the petition gathered almost 10,800 signatures and was submitted to the state parliament.
- The petitions committee will review the submission and generally holds a public hearing if over 10,000 signatures are collected.
In times when many social institutions and municipal projects are struggling for funding, this expenditure seems completely disproportionate.— Britta Oßwald, the initiator of the petition against the Stuttgart sign, comments on the city's financial priorities.
Political parties on their decision – Stuttgart Sign – Nopper agreed with “great reluctance”
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Key FactsDebate Over Stuttgart-Sign Approved in 2026/27 Budget
Jan 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The Stuttgart-Sign is a planned LED-lit lettering installation for the marketplace included in the 2026/27 budget at a cost of €470,000.
- The city council narrowly approved the project with 30 votes in favor, 27 against, and 3 abstentions, inspired by a similar sign in Toronto.
- A coalition of CDU and the Greens supported the initiative as a necessary compromise despite reservations about expenses and location.
- Opposition from SPD/Volt, Left Alliance, AfD, FDP, Puls, and an independent council member cited fiscal responsibility during budget constraints.
In the context of such a budget alliance, all parties involved – including myself – support decisions that one can enthusiastically agree with and also those where the inner fire is less strongly expressed.— Mayor Frank Nopper discussing the challenges and compromises in the budget approval process.
470.00 Euros for Stuttgart Sign - | Experts evaluate idea - | "Go big or go home"
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New tourist hotspot: Much-discussed Stuttgart sign is already finished!: Discussed for months, now simply there: The new Stuttgart sign spans the Filmhaus ...
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Key FactsStuttgart Unveils Bold New Sign Over Construction Site
Jan 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- After extensive discussion, Stuttgart installed a 470,000-euro sign above the Filmhaus construction pit.
- The bright yellow sign serves as a statement over an unfinished site, highlighting the city's embrace of change.
- Current barriers limit visibility, preventing photos and selfies from street level for safety reasons.
- The Filmhaus will be built around the sign, which will later be displayed inside for local and visiting guests.
Discussion about Stuttgart sign - | Even in lean times, the city can treat itself - | but not a selfie sign
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470.000 Euro für Schriftzug - Diskussion um Stuttgart-Sign: anderswo geht es 50 mal billiger
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Key FactsStuttgart's High-Cost City Sign with LED Features
Jan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- In December 2025, Stuttgart’s city council approved a three-meter tall, LED-lit sign for €470,000 on the marketplace.
- Nearby municipalities like Kornwestheim, Sindelfingen, and Nagold installed comparable city signs costing between €9,000 and €20,000.
- The Stuttgart sign aims to showcase special events with changing colors and graphics to boost tourism appeal.
- Toronto’s similar installation cost CAD 760,000 but was partly funded by crowdfunding, a strategy not yet adopted in Stuttgart.
The sign is a modern, positive statement for our city.— Mayor Nico Lauxmann about the sign in Kornwestheim.
Stuttgart sign approved - | "Crazy idea"? - | Half a million euros for a tourist photo opportunity
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Key FactsIlluminated Stuttgart Sign Boosts Tourist Appeal
Dec 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The city council narrowly approved funding for a large Stuttgart sign with LED lights to be placed on the marketplace.
- The sign will operate on locally produced solar or green electricity and feature multi-colored lighting to encourage tourist photos.
- The project aims to attract more visitors through social media exposure to help offset declining business tax revenues.
- Following a heated debate, the decision will take effect only after the final budget approval and official authorization.
Nature reserve in Stuttgart - | Movement in the dispute over fences in the oak grove - | this is what is planned in Sillenbuch
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Budget discussions in Stuttgart - Children with disabilities can hope for transportation service to holiday programs
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Stuttgart without New Year's Eve celebrations – city forced to cancel New Year's Eve celebrations
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Key FactsStuttgart Cancels New Year's Eve Celebration
Oct 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The New Year's Eve event at Schlossplatz was canceled because of a forecasted budget deficit of up to 890 million euros and lack of funding.
- A fireworks ban will be enforced citywide to prevent safety issues and repeat disturbances from previous years.
- Only the FDP, Free Voters, and an animal rights advocate supported the 952,000-euro subsidy, which the council rejected.
- No official request for financial support reached the finance ministry despite talks with state politicians.
We must do everything to avoid images like those from 2019 that damage Stuttgart's image.— Rose von Stein (Free Voters) during the discussion about the New Year's Eve celebration in Stuttgart.
After fatal accident - | 30 km/h speed limit now in effect at Olgaeck in Stuttgart
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