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Berlin Reaches 14-Day Target for Citizen Office Appointments

City leaders credit added staff, new sites, more online services.

Overview

  • Berlin’s citizen offices met the 14-day access goal in March, with every person who wanted an appointment within two weeks getting one, according to official data.
  • The Senate says it knows the demand and fulfillment rates from customer surveys that track who seeks a slot within 14 days and who receives one.
  • Officials cite staffing moves that added about 100 posts, opened four new locations, and created a floating “Springerpool” to cover short-term vacancies.
  • More than 460 services are now available online, and some tasks no longer need a booking, including registering or updating a home address.
  • Performance rose from 48.5% in March 2023 to 58.2% in March 2024 and 74.0% in March 2025 before reaching 100%, and Mayor Kai Wegner says the Senate kept its word.