Money Changes in Munich

May 15, 2026, 17:37
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Munich is changing how it spends money. The city will charge more for childcare, but it wants to host the Olympic Games.

Main Body

Kindergarten will not be free. From 2027 to 2029, parents must pay more money for childcare and food. Munich wants the 2036 Summer Olympics. The city needs 20 billion euros for this. Other German cities also want the games. The city has a legal problem with Oktoberfest tents. Also, a man named Otto Gugger gave a building to the city. The city will build cheap homes there.

Conclusion

Munich is cutting money for families. At the same time, it spends a lot of money on big projects and traditions.

Learning

💰 The 'Money' Logic

In this text, we see how to talk about spending and costs. For an A2 learner, the most useful part is seeing how verbs connect to money.

1. Action → Object

  • Charge more →\rightarrow The city asks for more money.
  • Pay more →\rightarrow The parents give more money.
  • Spend money →\rightarrow The city uses the money.
  • Cut money →\rightarrow The city stops giving money.

2. Simple Money Words

  • Free: Costs 0 euros. (Example: Kindergarten will not be free).
  • Cheap: Costs a low amount of money. (Example: Cheap homes).
  • Billion: A very, very large number. (Example: 20 billion euros).

3. Quick Tip When you want to say something costs too much, use "pay more". When the government reduces a budget, use "cut money".

Vocabulary Learning

spend (v.)
to use money
Example:I spend money on groceries.
charge (v.)
to ask for payment
Example:The shop charges five euros for a ticket.
more (adj.)
greater amount
Example:I need more water.
free (adj.)
without cost
Example:The park is free to enter.
parents (n.)
people who have children
Example:Parents help their children with homework.
pay (v.)
to give money in exchange for something
Example:I pay the bus fare.
food (n.)
what we eat
Example:We eat food at lunchtime.
need (v.)
to require something
Example:I need a new book.
building (n.)
a structure for people to live or work
Example:The building is very tall.
cheap (adj.)
low price
Example:I bought a cheap shirt.
home (n.)
a place where you live
Example:I go home after school.
family (n.)
a group of related people
Example:Families celebrate holidays together.