Berlin Approves 'Harald-Juhnke-Platz' to Honor Legendary Entertainer
The Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district parliament has unanimously approved the naming of a public space after Harald Juhnke, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of his death.
- The intersection of Kurfürstendamm, Uhlandstraße, and Grolmanstraße in Berlin will be named 'Harald-Juhnke-Platz' to honor the late actor and entertainer.
- The initiative received overwhelming support from CDU, Greens, SPD, and FDP in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district parliament.
- Harald Juhnke, a Berlin-born entertainer with a five-decade career in theater and television, is celebrated as one of Germany's greatest performers.
- Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner praised the project, emphasizing Juhnke's cultural impact and the city's commitment to preserving his legacy.
- Preparations for the unveiling, including the creation of a street sign, are underway, though the exact date has not yet been set.