Abgeordnetenhaus Berlin

/ ˈap.ɡə.ʁoːd.n̩tən.haʊs bɛʁˈliːn / institution /

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The Abgeordnetenhaus Berlin is the state parliament of Berlin, which is both a city and one of Germany’s 16 federal states. It is made up of elected representatives who are responsible for passing laws, approving budgets, and monitoring the work of the Berlin Senate—the city’s executive branch.

Members are elected by Berlin residents every five years. They discuss local issues such as public housing, transport, education, and climate policy, shaping how life in the city is managed.

The parliament meets in a historic building near Potsdamer Platz, which has served as Berlin’s legislative centre since the 1990s. The Abgeordnetenhaus ensures that Berlin’s government is democratic, transparent, and accountable to the people who live there.

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