Overview
- Party leaders met on December 15 but reported no agreement on new rules for resident-parking in Berlin.
- The SPD proposes a €160 annual permit and wants revenue beyond costs directed to cycling infrastructure and public transport.
- The SPD rules out a citywide or multi-zone “flatrate” permit, arguing it would incentivize more driving and undermine parking management goals.
- Mayor Kai Wegner and the CDU insist the current €10.20 fee is far too low and press for a comprehensive concept that covers operational needs for tradespeople, shift care workers, and emergency services.
- Both parties back digital enforcement, including scancars, with figures cited showing administrative costs around €42 per permit compared with the €20.40 paid for a two-year pass.