Overview
- The two opposition factions say they hold the required quarter of seats to establish an inquiry committee and want it constituted before year’s end.
- The probe targets €3.4 million from a culture fund for “projects of special political significance” and an alleged list of 18 favored recipients.
- According to the allegations, CDU figures Dirk Stettner and Christian Goiny pressured former culture senator Joe Chialo and his successor Sarah Wedl-Wilson to direct awards.
- The CDU and the culture administration reject the claims, with Stettner calling the matter a campaign issue and the administration seeking a review by the state audit office.
- Greens and Left aim to deliver a final report before the September 2026 Berlin election, while Greens leaders also urged safeguards to preserve relevant documents.