Overview
- Wegner informed boroughs by email on Friday that he grants approval, citing the finance administration’s view that the drive neither suggests bias nor bribery.
- The Senatskanzlei had halted the campaign a day earlier after Friedrichshain‑Kreuzberg raised legal concerns and the anti‑corruption office was consulted.
- Several sponsoring retailers withdrew their public cash pledges during the dispute, though districts said they would continue collecting coffee for the Kältehilfe.
- This year’s effort is scheduled for January 19 to February 5, continuing a 2019 Neukölln initiative that adds €2,500 per borough once 500 coffee packs are collected.
- Senate officials said they will retain the campaign’s benefits through a legally secure setup to avoid conflicts with public‑service integrity rules.