Stefan Evers, the designated top candidate for the CDU in the Berlin House of Representatives election, plans to prevent future arson attacks on Berlin’s power grid by establishing a joint crisis center. According to Evers, who spoke with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, critical IT structures must remain operational even during power outages. This focus on security stems from the fact that in January, an arson attack in southwest Berlin cut off electricity to approximately 45,000 households and 2,200 businesses for up to five days.
Following the election, Evers intends to advocate for changes in household spending. He stated that the city “simply cannot afford many expensive regulations,” citing construction and data protection as examples. Furthermore, he rejected policies that offer free services to affluent parents who can already afford school lunches. To tackle Berlin’s waste management crisis, the current Finance Senator proposes employing recipients of state benefits as cleaning staff to help “keep Berlin clean.”
Regarding his political approach, Evers said his main strength is “management,” insisting that he does not practice politics “from an ivory tower.” He identifies as a proponent of a “modern conservatism” and vowed to do everything possible to prevent a left-green government in Berlin.
Finally, Evers defended the Berlin Senate’s plan to participate in Christopher Street Day (CSD) with a dedicated vehicle. He argued that CSD is fundamentally part of the city’s culture. This stance comes as the SPD, Greens, and AfD had criticized the Senate Chancellery for seeking funding of 140,000 Euros for the vehicle and an accompanying advertising campaign.
