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Governing Mayor of Berlin
Kai Wegner is the city’s mayor and the federal state’s premier. The Senate Chancellery is his administrative team. more
Politics & Administration
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Constitution of Berlin
The constitution of Berlin provides general rules on people's rights, the government, legislation, and the administration. more
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Berlin’s International Relations
Berlin maintains partnerships with 17 cities and cooperates on projects with many other cities around the world, such as Copenhagen, Helsinki, Johannesburg, Shanghai, Seoul, Sofia, Sydney, and Vienna. more
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Cultural Affairs
Berlin’s cultural affairs department is responsible for museums, libraries, archives, memorials, theaters, orchestras, and choirs, as well as for funding for artists living in Berlin. more
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Berlin in Brief
Germany’s capital is the biggest city in the country: regarding inhabitants and municipal area. more
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Environment
Berlin has ambitious goals for environmental protection. Thanks to the Senate's goal-oriented energy and climate protection policies, Berlin should be climate-neutral by 2050. more
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Foreigners’ Registration Office
Entry and residence – the Foreigners’ Registration Office is the authority serving immigrants. more
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The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall has long since disappeared from reunified Berlin. Memories of the Wall, however, are still very much alive. These pages are intended as a guide to exploring the former course of the Wall. more
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History of Berlin
From the city's founding to the divided city up until today – trace the eventful history of the city of Berlin. more