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Sarah Wedl-Wilson Sworn In as Berlin's New Culture Senator

Tasked with navigating significant budget cuts, Wedl-Wilson steps into leadership to sustain Berlin's cultural offerings.

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Rund drei Wochen nach dem Rücktritt des Berliner Kultursenators Joe Chialo (CDU) hat seine Nachfolgerin Sarah Wedl-Wilson (parteilos) ihr Amt angetreten. Die 56-Jährige wurde im Abgeordnetenhaus vereidigt, wie die Senatskanzlei mitteilte.
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Overview

  • Sarah Wedl-Wilson officially assumed the role of Berlin's Culture Senator on May 22, 2025, succeeding Joe Chialo.
  • Joe Chialo resigned on May 2, 2025, citing his inability to support severe cultural budget cuts as the reason for stepping down.
  • The Berlin Senate's 2025 budget includes €130 million in cultural funding reductions, with additional cuts planned for 2026 and 2027.
  • Wedl-Wilson, a non-partisan cultural expert and former rector of the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, is known for her deep knowledge of Berlin's cultural scene.
  • Her primary challenge will be collaborating with theaters and institutions to maintain a diverse and high-quality cultural program despite the financial constraints.