diff --git a/server.R b/server.R
index d50af15..036bbeb 100644
--- a/server.R
+++ b/server.R
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ server <- function(input, output, session) {
   
   currently_compared_location <- reactiveVal(c(""))
   currently_compared_crimes <- reactiveVal(c(""))
+  currently_compared_year <- reactiveVal(c("2024", "2023"))
   
   # 1. Aktualisieren der Auswahlmöglichkeiten mit den extrahierten Schlüsselnamen
   updateSelectizeInput(