Paint attack in Mulfingen: Aggression against increase in daycare fees!

Paint attack in Mulfingen: Aggression against increase in daycare fees!

A worrying incident occurred in Mulfingen, a quiet community in the Hohenlohe district: on September 28, 2025, the home of an administrative employee was attacked with paint bombs. The reason for this aggressive action lies in the recently decided increase in daycare fees, which will rise from 99 euros to 174 euros. This decision was made by the local councilors in July and caused heated discussions among the population. After the decision, Mayor Sören Döffinger received around 20 to 25 hate mails in which the senders expressed their displeasure in some insulting ways, including threats such as “If you ever have children, we wish you nothing but the worst” and other derogatory statements.

The fee will be increased gradually over the next two years, angering many parents. Döffinger describes the reactions from the community as a sign of “increasing brutalization of society”. In an open letter, he appealed to “morality, education and common sense” and emphasized that the incident affected not only his employee, but the entire community. The parents' council defended the administration in this difficult situation and condemned the attacks on the employees.

Social tensions

The attacks on the administrative staff shed light on the generally increasing tensions in communication within the community. Many community residents seem to find the increase in daycare fees to be unjustified and a burden in times of tightening belts. In a quick survey, some citizens even expressed understanding for the paint attack, which provides worrying insights into the social climate in Mulfingen. The aggressive rhetoric is not limited to Mulfingen; Similar incidents were also observed in other municipalities such as Künzelsau, where public order office employees were attacked.

Despite the clear vandalism and insults, neither the affected employee nor the mayor filed a complaint against the perpetrators. They hope to be able to resolve the situation internally. Döffinger acknowledges the facts and the parents' dissatisfaction, but emphasizes that this is a measure based on recommendations from churches and state associations. The discussion about fee increases shows how much parents are suffering from the pressure of the cost of living.

The way forward

Now that the waves in Mulfingen have calmed down somewhat, questions remain as to how such conflicts can be avoided in the future. The tense communication between citizens and administration must be addressed in order to reduce prejudices and prevent further escalation. Although the situation has calmed down after the paint attack, tensions are likely to remain noticeable in the community.

In order to learn more about the community's impressions and clarify the future of childcare fees, it will be interesting to see how this dynamic develops in the coming months. Döffinger and his employees face the challenge of regaining trust while at the same time taking the needs of citizens into account.

Reporting on the incident shows that social discourse is often heated and unforgiving. Whether this is the right way to find solutions remains questionable. daily news and Agree describe the events in detail and provide an insight into the current situation in Mulfingen and beyond.