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Berlin Halts Performance Bonuses for State Staff, Plans No Funding Through 2027

Officials describe the move as a trade-off to avert broader personnel cuts.

Overview

  • Performance bonuses and related allowances will not be paid this year to both civil servants and tariff employees.
  • The finance administration has blocked all relevant budget titles in the latest 2024/25 supplementary budget.
  • No funds are allocated for 2025, and the 2026/27 draft budget also contains no provisions for these payments.
  • Officials say the uniform freeze ensures equal treatment, avoids job or pay cuts, and secures the takeover of state trainees.
  • The approach could still change pending the Berlin state parliament’s deliberations and approval of the double budget.