Berlin Senate Advances Key Administrative Reform Legislation

The proposed law aims to streamline governance by clarifying responsibilities between the Senate and districts, targeting improved efficiency and citizen services.

The Berlin Senate has approved a draft Landesorganisationsgesetz, a central component of its administrative reform agenda, designed to end inefficiencies like unclear jurisdictional responsibilities.
The reform seeks to eliminate the so-called 'authorities ping-pong,' where tasks are shuffled between Senate departments and districts without resolution.
The legislation will next be reviewed by the Council of Mayors before returning to the Senate and ultimately requiring approval from the Abgeordnetenhaus, including a constitutional amendment.
The reform includes a comprehensive review of 4,000 distinct tasks to determine necessity, potential for digitalization, and clear assignment to a responsible entity.
A proposed constitutional change would allow the Senate greater authority over district matters, with broad political collaboration, including input from opposition parties, to ensure its passage.