Overview

• The Gewerkschaft der Polizei reports nationwide decay with mold‐infested stations, broken heating, vermin and makeshift vehicle repairs driving a €3 billion renovation backlog.
• Berlin’s interior senator Iris Spranger pledged €58 million in the 2026 budget for police station upgrades, but union leaders say it falls far short of needs.
• The Federal Interior Ministry reaffirmed targeted support programs and plans to increase its funding share for state riot police through 2029.
• Munich’s police president Thomas Hampel insists local facilities and equipment are modern and rejects claims of widespread deficiencies.
• Several Länder have called for a dedicated federal infrastructure fund for police buildings, and commentators warn the AfD is already exploiting the issue to advance its security narrative.