Governing Mayor of Berlin - Senate Chancellery

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The Governing Mayor

Because the city of Berlin is also a federal state, Governing Mayor Kai Wegner’s role is equivalent to that of a minister-president.
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Senate Chancellery

The Senate Chancellery is the Governing Mayor’s administrative staff. Its members support policy planning and governance in Berlin.
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International relations

Berlin has strong ties to the rest of the world and takes part in a broad spectrum of international activities.
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Berlin’s political structure

Berlin is one of the 16 federal states and, at the same time, the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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The Red Town Hall

The Red Town Hall, a city landmark, is the seat of the Berlin’s government and the Governing Mayor. More information

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From medieval trading center to post-unification powerhouse: learn more about each period in Berlin’s history. More information

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The Governing Mayor’s magazine for former Berliners. More information