Berlin Mayor Calls for Full Government Relocation from Bonn to Berlin

Mayor Kai Wegner argues the dual government seat is inefficient, costly, and environmentally harmful, urging a complete move to the capital.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner has called for the full relocation of all federal ministries to Berlin, citing inefficiency, high costs, and environmental concerns with the current dual-seat system.
The Bonn-Berlin Act of 1994 established Berlin as the primary government seat while retaining significant ministry operations in Bonn, a structure Wegner deems outdated.
Currently, six out of 15 federal ministries still have their primary offices in Bonn, while others maintain secondary offices there.
The dual government seat reportedly costs taxpayers 20 million euros annually due to travel, additional office spaces, and other logistical expenses.
Wegner emphasized that Bonn could continue to thrive as a hub for international organizations, including its role as a United Nations location.