https://voiceofeurope.com/2019/07/ge...slim-children/Plans to no longer serve children pork or gelatin-containing products like gummy bears at two daycare centers in the German city of Leipzig prompted a wave of criticism online and made headlines across the country.
The Bild newspaper first reported on the daycare centers’ proposal, saying the decision to make the changes came from consideration for two Muslim children.
“Out of respect for a changing world, only pork-free meals and snacks will be ordered and served starting from July 15”, read a letter sent to parents, according to Bild.
Responses to the plans grew so heated that Leipzig police decided to park patrol cars outside both of the daycare centers to protect against “possible dangers”.
The director of the two centers, Wolfgang Schäfer, said they were putting the plans on hold for now following the outrage.
“We’re overwhelmed by the whole thing”, he told news agency DPA.