#BerlinIstKultur calls for a demo on July 8 and shows solidarity with #Unkürzbar!

On July 8, 11:30-13:00, the Paritätische Berlin is calling for the action “#unkürzbar - damit Berlin sozial bleibt” in front of the Rotes Rathaus.

The action is about planned cuts in the 2026/27 budget that would jeopardize social services for many Berliners.

#BerlinIstKultur says: Social work is not a luxury - it is #uncutable! Neither can art and culture! Come to the demo, bring whistles & cargo bikes & loud instruments and send a strong signal by making your cultural institutions visible!

All colleagues from the cultural sector meet at 11:15 am at the Neptunbrunnen All information about the action.

And once again:

#BerlinIstKultur petition & new trailer 
Sign and spread the word now!

All cultural actors are asked to use all channels, also to motivate the audience or partners from other areas to sign!

To the campaign: https://weact.campact.de/petitions/berlinistkultur-zusammen-fur-die-kultur-kultur-fur-die-gemeinschaft 

The new short trailer for the petition will soon be shown in open-air cinemas! You are also welcome to integrate it into your own social media work and website:

Social media material can now be found on the website: : https://www.berlinistkultur.de/downloadbereich/ 

Timetable for adopting and negotiating the 2026/27 double budget

The current timetable envisages the Berlin Senate adopting the draft for the 2026/27 double budget on 22 July 2025. 
In the House of Representatives, the first reading will take place in plenary on September 11 and in the Culture Committee on September 15. The second reading in the Culture Committee will follow on October 13. This will be followed by readings in the main committee before the last plenary session with a final resolution is scheduled for December 18.