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Berlin's infrastructure crisis deepens as hospitals and universities close

A wave of closures exposes Berlin's decaying foundations—just weeks before a pivotal election. Can the next government fix what decades of neglect broke?

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Berlin's infrastructure crisis deepens as hospitals and universities close

Berlin faces a growing crisis over crumbling public infrastructure as key facilities close due to structural decay. The psychiatry ward at Hedwigshöhe Hospital and the main building of Berlin’s Technical University have both shut, sparking criticism over years of underfunding. With the state parliament election approaching on 20 September, political parties are now debating urgent solutions. The Left Party’s parliamentary leader, Tobias Schulze, blamed the closures on decades of underinvestment. He pointed to the Anna-Lindh School, sports facilities, swimming pools, bridges, and hospitals as examples of neglected infrastructure. His party has proposed creating an investment agency and an emergency fund to tackle the repair backlog.

Opposition parties have criticised the shutdown of the Technical University’s main building as a direct result of misguided austerity policies. André Schulze, the Green Party’s budget expert, agreed that the issue stems from years of neglected investment. He highlighted renovation needs across administrative buildings, universities, fire stations, bridges, and youth centres.

Schulze stressed that addressing the repair backlog must be a priority for the next government. The upcoming election has intensified calls for action, with public services and safety at risk if no measures are taken. The closures of critical facilities have exposed Berlin’s long-standing infrastructure problems. Without immediate funding and repairs, more public buildings could face shutdowns. The next government will need to act quickly to prevent further disruptions to essential services.

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