A German city councilor has proposed hosting swingers’ parties at Mannheim City Hall as part of his broader plan to promote nudism and swinging culture in the city.
Julien Ferrat, 35, a member of the liberal Die Mannheimer party, presented the proposal during a recent Mannheim city council meeting. Ferrat has become known in Germany for his advocacy of nudism and unconventional public appearances, reports the New York Post.
“Group sex with city council members would be the ultimate in closeness with the citizens,” Ferrat said, arguing that there are currently no laws specifically prohibiting swingers’ parties at city hall.
Ferrat said the proposed event has already attracted interest from roughly 50 people, although the plan would first have to receive approval from city officials. He said some of those who contacted him are members of the local swingers community, while others are people he does not yet know.
“At the moment, the focus is on determining which of the citizens who contacted me are seriously interested,” he told the Telegraph.
“Some of the 50 people who contacted me are part of the local swingers community, so they are ‘legit’. Some are people I don’t know yet … This week, I will start meeting the ‘unknown’ people in person,” he said.
Ferrat said his proposal is part of a larger effort to reduce the stigma surrounding swinging and promote Mannheim as a destination for nudists and swingers.
His stated model is Cap d’Agde, a French resort known for its large nudist community and swinger tourism. Ferrat organized an educational trip to the resort last year with 28 participants, according to reports. "On the one hand, it’s for making being a swinger less taboo,” he said. “On the other hand, it’s for promoting my vision of a nudist swinger paradise in Mannheim similar to Cap d’Agde."
“The mixing of nudism and swinging is the reason why the nudist village in Cap d’Agde is doing very well compared to other nudist resorts. Nudist tourism is declining, but swinger tourism is increasing,” he said.
Ferrat said he ultimately wants Mannheim to become “Cap d’Agde’s little sister,” arguing that the tourism could generate additional revenue for the city without increasing taxes or fees. Mannheim officials have pushed back on the proposal, telling the Telegraph they have “serious doubts considering the admissibility and feasibility.” Ferrat, however, remains committed to the idea. “My political swinger party will definitely take place,” he said.
Julien Ferrat, 35, a member of the liberal Die Mannheimer party, presented the proposal during a recent Mannheim city council meeting. Ferrat has become known in Germany for his advocacy of nudism and unconventional public appearances, reports the New York Post.
“Group sex with city council members would be the ultimate in closeness with the citizens,” Ferrat said, arguing that there are currently no laws specifically prohibiting swingers’ parties at city hall.
Ferrat said the proposed event has already attracted interest from roughly 50 people, although the plan would first have to receive approval from city officials. He said some of those who contacted him are members of the local swingers community, while others are people he does not yet know.
“At the moment, the focus is on determining which of the citizens who contacted me are seriously interested,” he told the Telegraph.
“Some of the 50 people who contacted me are part of the local swingers community, so they are ‘legit’. Some are people I don’t know yet … This week, I will start meeting the ‘unknown’ people in person,” he said.
Ferrat said his proposal is part of a larger effort to reduce the stigma surrounding swinging and promote Mannheim as a destination for nudists and swingers.
His stated model is Cap d’Agde, a French resort known for its large nudist community and swinger tourism. Ferrat organized an educational trip to the resort last year with 28 participants, according to reports. "On the one hand, it’s for making being a swinger less taboo,” he said. “On the other hand, it’s for promoting my vision of a nudist swinger paradise in Mannheim similar to Cap d’Agde."
“The mixing of nudism and swinging is the reason why the nudist village in Cap d’Agde is doing very well compared to other nudist resorts. Nudist tourism is declining, but swinger tourism is increasing,” he said.
Ferrat said he ultimately wants Mannheim to become “Cap d’Agde’s little sister,” arguing that the tourism could generate additional revenue for the city without increasing taxes or fees. Mannheim officials have pushed back on the proposal, telling the Telegraph they have “serious doubts considering the admissibility and feasibility.” Ferrat, however, remains committed to the idea. “My political swinger party will definitely take place,” he said.
