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Mannheim City Council member holds swinger party in City Hall
Julien Ferrat, a city council member for the association ‘Die Mannheimer’ in Mannheim, has confirmed that a swinger party took place in the Mannheim City Hall on August 28, 2026. Ferrat, who had previously announced the event, stated that what was originally intended as a ‘local political discussion group’ evolved into a ‘political swinger party.’ He described the event as the ‘most pragmatic solution’ because the room reservation was already approved and the timing suited interested participants.
The Mannheim City Administration has condemned the incident, stating that Ferrat had been explicitly informed in writing that the reserved room could not be used for ‘nudity events, swinger parties, or similar.’ The administration characterized his actions as a ‘gross violation of the duty of loyalty’ and a misuse of public space. Officials expressed concern that such behavior undermines democracy by breaking rules to gain personal attention and votes.
The Mannheim City Council is now tasked with deciding on potential sanctions, which may include fines or other disciplinary measures.
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Die Mannheimer · Julien Ferrat · Mannheim · Mannheim City Administration · Mannheim City Council
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The city administration believes Ferrat likely committed a gross violation of his duty of loyalty to the municipal council. www.wp.de · www.faz.net · www.morgenpost.de · www.otz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The city administration had previously provided written notice that the reserved rooms could not be used for swinger parties or nude events. www.wp.de · www.faz.net · www.morgenpost.de · www.otz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] Julien Ferrat held a 'political swinger party' in Mannheim city hall rooms. www.wp.de · www.faz.net · www.morgenpost.de · www.otz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The event was attended by seven men and two women. www.wp.de · www.faz.net · www.morgenpost.de · www.otz.de
- [● 5 SOURCES] The city council must decide whether to impose fines or other sanctions on Ferrat. www.wp.de · www.faz.net · www.morgenpost.de · www.otz.de