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Wahl-Check: Michael Piazolo (FREIE WÄHLER)

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Michael Piazolo, a former Bavarian minister, reveals his dream to travel to space and his love for Big Bang Theory.

The episode is an interview format with hosts Heiko Seeringer and Oliver Luxemburger conducting a mayoral candidate check for Munich's upcoming election. Guest Michael Piazolo, a 60s-born jurist and former Bavarian Minister of Education from the Free Voters, is introduced with personal trivia about his love for Big Bang Theory and desire to travel to space. The conversation begins with light-hearted questions about his grounding in politics and decision to enter politics at age 40 after finding a fit with the local Free Voters. It shifts to serious topics, starting with the impact of social media on political discourse, where Piazolo notes increased aggression and personal attacks, sharing his rule to avoid reading comments after 10 PM. He then discusses Munich's charms and annoyances, highlighting issues like overcrowding, high costs, and unreliable public transport. A major focus is the housing crisis, with Piazolo using his niece's struggle to find an apartment as an example of inequity where newcomers outbid locals. He emphasizes the need for faster decision-making, criticizing slow projects like the Gasteig renovation and second tunnel, which have dragged on for decades. Piazolo advocates for prioritizing housing, transport, and safety, suggesting he would take direct control of housing issues rather than delegate them. He reflects on policy evolution, such as rethinking housing subsidies after realizing they might raise prices elsewhere. As a former education minister, he touches on challenges in schools, particularly language acquisition for migrant children. The interview concludes with personal habits, like cycling along the Isar, and his three-word description of Munich as lovable, charming, and dynamic.

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