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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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