Overview

• Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter will have surgery early next week to repair two torn tendons in his right shoulder, following persistent pain and ineffective conservative treatments.
• The mayor's medical leave begins May 25, with a projected recovery period of at least four weeks during which all public engagements are canceled.
• City officials have proactively reassigned or canceled Reiter’s commitments, including his absence from the high-profile Champions League final on May 31.
• Reiter publicly apologized to event organizers for the disruption caused by his sudden unavailability, emphasizing the necessity of the procedure.
• The situation underscores the importance of contingency planning in municipal governance during unexpected leadership absences.