Wegners nächste Personal-Pleite: Chef-Digitalisierer Hundt muss gehen
May 29, 2026 · 40m
Summary
This episode of Spree-Politik covers the resignation of Berlin’s Chief Digital Officer Matthias Hund after just 69 days, following investigative reports on suspected insolvency crimes in his previous business. The hosts discuss the lack of background checks in his appointment and the political blow to Governing Mayor Kai Wegner. Additionally, the episode examines a new AfD-initiated parliamentary inquiry in Brandenburg regarding refugee accommodation costs and alleged corruption in the Ostprignitz-Rupin district.
Topics discussed
Intro: Berlin's CDO resignation and Brandenburg refugee housing
Role of the Chief Digital Officer and administrative reform
Investigation into Matthias Hund's background and insolvency
Legal details of the insolvency and criminal investigation
Lack of background checks and appointment process
Critique of Berlin's personnel policy and Wegner's credibility
Defense of administrative reforms and denial of smear campaign
Brandenburg: Refugee housing controversy in Ostprignitz-Rupin
Political motives behind the parliamentary inquiry committee
Committee procedures, costs, and potential witnesses
Podcast recommendation and outro
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