Berlin, Germany – November 12, 2025 — Starting 15 November, residents of Berlin’s Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district will have the opportunity to directly influence local spending priorities for 2026. The district’s new participatory budgeting platform enables community members to submit project proposals and vote on how public funds should be allocated. Officials hope the digital approach will broaden civic engagement and ensure a diverse range of voices are heard. “This initiative is about making budget decisions more transparent and inclusive,” said district spokesperson Anna Richter. The process aims to strengthen trust in local government and foster innovative solutions tailored to neighbourhood needs.
Berlin district empowers Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg residents to shape 2026 budget priorities through digital platform
