Munich Mayor Dominik Krause Marks First 100 Days with Housing Push and Coalition Challenges

Dominik Krause, the first Green politician to become Oberbürgermeister of Munich, took office on 1 May 2026 at age 35, making him the city’s second‑youngest mayor. In his first 100 days he reopened the Eisbach surf wave, launched a housing summit and oversaw the city council’s decision to create an "Umbauagentur München" that will convert vacant office space into new apartments.

Krause’s attempt to form a coalition of the Greens, Rosa Liste, SPD and Volt collapsed, leading him to head a so‑called "Mango coalition" comprising the Greens, Rosa Liste, SPD, FDP and the Free Voters. He also admitted a communication mistake after announcing a planned cut to free kindergarten places, saying the proposal should have been better prepared. The mayor’s agenda continues to focus on the city’s severe housing shortage, transport upgrades and a strained municipal budget that limits further investments.

Overall, Krause’s first 100 days show early policy moves and coalition‑building hurdles, while major challenges in affordable housing, finances and infrastructure remain ahead.