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Berlin Wiki: Who Is Allowed to Vote – and Why Not Everyone Can
Who is allowed to vote, and who is not? In a democratic state like Germany, the right to vote is of central importance. It allows citizens to take part in political decision-making and help determine the composition of the government. In Germany, voters must meet certain requirements in order to vote. They must hold German citizenship and have reached the age…
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Berlin Wiki: Party Profiles II – The Greens, The Left, the AfD and the BSW party
What is the Green Party? Bündnis 90/Die Grünen is an important political force in the Berlin House of Representatives. Although the party has not been part of the government since the 2023 election, it operates from the opposition within parliament. Its guiding principle is ecological, economic, and social sustainability. It focuses on stronger climate protection, affordable housing, and a shift in…
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Berlin Wiki: Party Profiles I — Which Parties Shape the Capital?
Which parties are important in Berlin? Berlin has many political parties, each pursuing its own agenda. These parties are organized at different levels. Many have a Berlin state association, as well as several district and local branches. The parties that receive the most votes form parliamentary groups in the House of Representatives, Berlin’s parliament. The largest group there is the CDU,…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Arbeitsamt
Most places have an arm of the government to help folks out when they’re unemployed; governments like their citizens to have jobs and pay taxes. It tends to keep the governments – and the citizens – happy. There’s also the matter of not letting people starve in the street when they’re out of work. That’s usually frowned on and tends…
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Home Is Not a Place: A Berlin Exhibition Rethinks Migration
How do people change after moving from one place to another? What do they leave behind and what do they carry with them? Is it possible to feel at home in a space that is vastly different from the one we left? In her latest installation “Remembering Space (how much past can the present hold)”, Noa Heyne, a Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist,…
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Berlin Wiki: Your Guide to the 2026 Berlin Election
What will be elected in Berlin in 2026? On September 20, 2026, a new House of Representatives will be elected in Berlin. At the same time, the district assemblies of Berlin’s twelve districts will also be elected. The electoral term is always five years. Voters therefore decide which parties and politicians will serve in these bodies over the next five years.…
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