The Bavarian Ministry of Social Affairs announced on Wednesday the launch of the state Queer Action Plan. “With the Queer Action Plan, we are sending a clear message about diversity. Zur Mitteilung: https://t.co/beTEjINBPk pic.twitter.com/97MKg1IIt4 Bayerisches Sozialministerium (@BayStMAS) January 21, 2026 / BayStMAS|Bavaria had long been reluctant to adopt such an action plan. In 2015, the state government still stated that there was “no need” to combat queer hostility with an action plan (TheColu.mn reported). Just two weeks ago, the state Greens criticized that the government had still not presented a plan (TheColu.mn reported).