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Rentner versus Wegner: Die überraschende Spitzenkandidatenkür der Berliner CDU

Jun 12, 2026 · 39m

Summary

This episode of Spreepolitik covers the CDU’s nomination of Kai Wegner as Berlin’s lead candidate, marked by internal dissent from an 85-year-old delegate. In Brandenburg, Education Minister Gordon Hoffmann addresses a severe teacher shortage and defends a school’s anti-racism initiative against parent protests. The hosts also discuss chaotic parliamentary inquiries into a culture funding scandal and the final report on right-wing extremism in Neukölln.

Topics discussed

CDU Berlin: Kai Wegner's nomination and controversial speech Brandenburg: Education crisis and teacher shortage debate Investigation Committee: Funding scandal and refusal to testify Right-wing extremism inquiry: Final report and criticism Outro and closing remarks
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