Overview
- Berlin’s education administration says extensive post-outage inspections of fire alarms, safety systems and other building technology are mandatory before classes can resume.
- Authorities note that school buildings require time to be reheated, calling a rapid return to regular instruction irresponsible.
- Emergency childcare remains available as in recent days, with an overview of participating schools provided for parents.
- Regular instruction is planned to restart on Monday, January 12, pending completion of the required checks.
- The article attributes the blackout to a left-wing attack, a description not presented as an official finding, and separate guidance for daycares is expected from the administration.