Berlin Faces Shortfall of Election Volunteers Ahead of February Bundestag Vote

Officials report a need for up to 3,000 additional helpers to fill critical roles in several districts for the upcoming parliamentary election.

Berlin's Landeswahlleiter Stephan Bröchler announced that 2,000–3,000 election helpers are still needed for the February 23 Bundestag election.
The districts of Mitte, Lichtenberg, Treptow-Köpenick, Neukölln, and Marzahn-Hellersdorf face the biggest shortages, with 700 volunteers needed in Mitte alone.
The total requirement for election workers has risen to 36,600, higher than the initial estimate of 30,000 made in November.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and German citizens, and they will receive an 'Erfrischungsgeld' ranging from €80 to €120 depending on their role.
The election follows the collapse of the federal coalition government, with Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier expected to confirm the February date on December 27.