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Berlin Lawmakers Clear Way for Administrative Overhaul to End 'Authorities Ping-Pong'

Broad support within the Berlin House of Representatives will secure constitutional reforms alongside a new state organization law in next week’s plenary vote

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Overview

  • Coalition factions of CDU, SPD, Greens and Linke agreed to advance the administrative reform, clearing the way for a constitutional amendment vote next week.
  • The reform aims to end the longstanding 'authorities ping-pong' by reordering responsibilities, financing and intervention powers across Berlin’s administration.
  • The package includes a new state organization law supported by Governing Mayor Kai Wegner after two years of cross-party negotiations.
  • All required motions are set for approval in the main committee before the plenary session.
  • The overhaul represents one of the black-red coalition’s top priorities for this legislative period to boost efficiency and citizen services.