Berlin slashes cultural budget by 12%, threatening nightlife
Club Commission protests cuts, citing risks to Berlin’s cultural identity and global standing. Photo credit: Stephan Widua on Unsplash In a significant development for Berlin’s cultural landscape, the city has announced a substantial 12% reduction in its cultural budget for 2025, amounting to approximately €120 million in cuts. Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner revealed this controversial measure on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 acknowledging its difficult nature. In his statement, the authority […]