With the allowance of dual citizenship and Berlin modernizing the application process for naturalization, the ranks of new voters in Berlin are swelling like never before. To help these new voters understand what to expect, I've prepared an overview here of information and resources around how voting in Berlin works.
Read MoreWenn der Open Data-Diskurs zu viel um Anwendungsfälle dreht, kann das zu Probleme für die Bereitstellung von offenen Daten aus Verwaltungen führen. Hier einige Gedanken dazu, basierend auf persönliche Erfahrungen und Nachdenken darüber.
Read MoreAn open data discourse that relies too heavily on use cases can create problems for open data publishing in governmental contexts. Some thoughts based on my personal experiences and reflections over the last few years.
Read MoreFeeling lost when it comes to understanding governmental structures in Berlin? This post offers an introduction to some of the key legislative, executive and administrative entities behind politics and government in Berlin.
Read MoreWhen posed the question what advice I would give current students to prepare themselves for the German job market, I had a somewhat unusual piece of advice: join Twitter.
Read MoreThe German open data and civic tech world suffered a shock to its system two months ago when the website kleineAnfragen.de announced it would cease operations at the end of 2020.
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