Overview

• A coalition of cultural figures led by the association Warriors has registered a New Year’s Eve demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate.
• Police Berlin confirmed that a gathering of roughly 100,000 participants has been filed.
• Co-organizer Holger Werner said a stage and a Ferris wheel are arranged and a large fireworks display is booked.
• Organizers stated they do not plan to rely on financial support from the Berlin Senate.
• ZDF will broadcast its “Willkommen 2026” show from Hamburg’s HafenCity, while the Senatskanzlei reports ongoing discussions about Berlin’s plans.