Berlin Nears Agreement on Long-Delayed Administrative Reform

Mayor Kai Wegner announces progress on clarifying roles of state and district authorities, with final details still under negotiation.

Berlin's administrative reform aims to end years of inefficiency by clearly defining responsibilities between state and district governments.
Mayor Kai Wegner declared a breakthrough after discussions with coalition, opposition, and district representatives, with plans to introduce the reform to the Senate in April.
The reform includes constitutional amendments and a new Landesorganisationsgesetz to formalize the changes, with a parliamentary vote expected before the summer recess.
Key unresolved issues include the binding authority of a proposed mediation body for disputes between state and district administrations.
Discussions continue on district financing, as concerns remain over structural underfunding and limited flexibility under the current budget system.