Last round: Who will be the new president of the refugee in Berlin?

At the center of the current controversy in Berlin is the search for the new president of the State Office for Refugee Matters. The last decisive interviews take place on Friday! Four candidates are on the brink, while the discussions about fairness and transparency of the selection process are hotter than ever.

Among the candidates is also the incumbent President Marc Seibert. But appearance is deceptive! Because according to confidential documents from the Senate Administration, there could be a huge shadow over its candidacy. Seibert, who was temporarily launched after a failed selection process last year, should not meet all the necessary formal requirements. He lacks important professional qualifications, and the many years of management experience in large organizational units is also evaluated.

resistance of the employee representatives

The wave of outrage is great! Employee representatives have already loudly criticized and accuse the selection process of violating the Equal Opportunities Act. In her opinion, Seibert could not enjoy a not legitimate advantage here, while other qualified candidates are ignored. This not only causes resentment, but also a tense atmosphere during the upcoming conversations.

The selection commission has clearly communicated that after the first sighting, it was convinced that Seibert did not have the formally required qualifications. The question remains: How fair is this procedure really? Another encounter in this tense and explosive Situation is still imminent. Anyone who will take over the office from January is uncertain by the end of the year, but the waves within the state office are already high!