Overview

• The Bezirksverordnetenversammlung (BVV) voted 40–6 in favor of removing Deputy District Mayor Detlef Wagner, surpassing the two-thirds majority requirement.
• Wagner faced accusations from SPD, Linke, and FDP representatives of misconduct related to his nonprofit's receipt of district funding and alleged conflicts of interest.
• Wagner denied any wrongdoing, stating he abstained from funding decisions due to a declared conflict of interest and had no role in allocating the €60,000 received by his nonprofit since 2020.
• The nonprofit, Jehi ‘Or, operates the 'Kawod' project focused on youth violence prevention and community engagement through activities like cricket.
• Until a successor is elected, District Mayor Kirstin Bauch will temporarily oversee the Youth and Health department.