Overview
- The 48-year-old said he stepped down to protect his family after sustained intimidation and hostility.
- Unknown perpetrators set his official BMW on fire in mid-October, which investigators are treating as arson.
- The Landshut public prosecutor has not ruled out that the act targeted Grassinger or was politically motivated.
- The city confirmed the resignation and said 2nd Mayor Maria Huber of the UWG will initially assume the duties.
- Grassinger had been set to run again in March 2026 for the UWG, and investigators have not named any suspects.