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The article discusses the controversy over the use of salt for de-icing roads in Berlin, highlighting the appeal made by Mayor Kai Wegner to the Abgeordnetenhaus for permission to use salt amidst heavy winter weather, which drew ridicule from some political figures.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner expresses anticipation for spring while signing a contract that secures the Pokal Final in the city until 2030, amidst winter hazards.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner calls for the relaxation of the salt ban due to severe icy conditions, prompting criticism about insufficient salt reserves.

Berlin is facing dangerous conditions due to black ice, highlighting the leadership issues as the mayor calls for assistance with road salt after days of inaction.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner announced a reform of the city's disaster protection law during a government declaration in the state parliament, while briefly mentioning his tennis match on the day of a recent attack on the power grid.

The opposition in Berlin is calling for an apology from the city's governing mayor, Kai Wegner, following his praise of the government's crisis management after a major power outage left 100,000 people without electricity and heating for days.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner defends his crisis management following the blackout, while the opposition demands his resignation and accountability, criticizing his lack of transparency.

The Greens criticize Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner for shortcomings in the controversy surrounding the city's blackout, highlighting internal conflicts and pressures within the coalition as they navigate pre-election challenges.

The Berlin Greens plan to downplay the question of perpetrators in the upcoming election campaign following a left-wing extremist attack on the city's power grid, choosing instead to focus on Mayor Kai Wegner's crisis management.

The article humorously suggests that before making bold decisions, like attacking Greenland, Trump should take a break and play golf, much like Berlin's mayor who sought relaxation amidst a crisis.

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, showcased modern leadership by appointing women to key executive positions, although not in every aspect of his management.

The scandal involving Berlin's governing mayor Wegner comes at an inconvenient time for the CDU led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as they face five state elections in 2026, with the formidable AfD as a rival, necessitating a strong candidate to gain momentum.

Berliners unite in their efforts during a prolonged power outage, despite criticisms of their mayor's focus on tennis over the crisis response.

Berlin's governing Mayor Kai Wegner is under increasing pressure, including within his party, due to his response during a blackout and a tennis match, facing sharp criticism from Harald Burkart, the local leader of the Young Union.

Harald Burkart, chairman of the Young Union in Berlin, accuses Mayor Kai Wegner of failure in managing blackouts and describes his behavior as bordering on bullying.

Entrepreneur Christian Miele expresses his outrage towards Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner during a talk show, with support from Philipp Amthor, while the police respond to another threat.

Political scientist Oliver W. Lembcke criticizes Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner's crisis management and communication during the blackout, describing a week of continued poor instincts from a politician once thought to be instinctively capable.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner faces backlash for playing tennis during a blackout affecting 45,000 homes, insisting he will not resign or apologize as he believes the situation was managed well.

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is facing calls to resign after it was revealed he was playing tennis during a power outage, despite stating he was working to restore electricity.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner faces backlash for playing tennis during a power outage, with calls for his resignation coming from opposition parties and discontent within his own CDU party.

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner faces increasing calls for resignation after it was revealed he played tennis while much of the city was paralyzed due to a power outage caused by an arson fire, and misled the public about his activities during the crisis.

Political communication expert Bela Anda criticizes Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner for his crisis management during the blackout, suggesting he is fortunate that the SPD currently has no interest in ousting him.

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, is under pressure to resign after he played tennis during a significant city blackout caused by an arson attack, while misleading the public about his whereabouts.

Despite a major power outage affecting 100,000 people, Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner defends playing tennis, facing criticism and calls for his resignation from Economy Senator Franziska Giffey.

Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, facing sharp criticism and calls for resignation, defended the decision to hold a tennis match during a power outage.

Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner acknowledges that it would have been better to address the sports aspect directly during the crisis following his tennis match amid a blackout, despite calls for his resignation.

Following a blackout in Berlin, SPD candidate Steffen Krach criticizes the crisis management of Mayor Kai Wegner, calling for greater local engagement.

German Chancellor Merz defends Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, amidst criticism of his crisis management after a major power outage, while the incident unfolds into a social media phenomenon dubbed 'Tennisgate'.

Berlin's mayor Kai Wegner is facing controversy after it was revealed he played tennis shortly after a blackout hit the city's southwest, contradicting his claims of staying on the phone to monitor the situation.

The article critiques Berlin's mayor Kai Wegner for misleading the public about his activities amid the city's struggles, emphasizing that personal leisure shouldn't be a deceptive excuse.

Christoph Lemmer analyzes Mayor Kai Wegner's crisis management during a blackout in Berlin, highlighting a complete loss of normal standards and a sense of responsibility.

Burkard Dregger (CDU) defends Berlin's crisis management following the power outage and dismisses criticism against Mayor Wegner as ridiculous.

The article discusses Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, and his involvement in tennis, suggesting that while it may help him clear his mind, it could also have significant implications for his political career.

Wolfgang Kubicki criticizes Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner's handling of the blackout incident, suggesting he's unfit for office.

The Berlin CDU faction convened a special session in response to the governing mayor's actions during the city's longest power outage, expressing both criticism and support for Kai Wegner's crisis management.

The CDU faction in Berlin has expressed support for Mayor Kai Wegner amidst controversy over his actions during a prolonged power outage.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner faced unexpected stress last weekend and decided to take a break by playing tennis for an hour.

Columnist Gunnar Schupelius warns of the extreme vulnerability of the power grid in Berlin following a prolonged blackout, putting pressure on the governing mayor Kai Wegner regarding his crisis management.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner is facing backlash for playing tennis during the city's longest blackout since World War II, contradicting earlier statements about his activities during the outage.

FDP leader Christian Dürr calls for the resignation of Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner due to his inconsistent statements regarding crisis management during a power outage.

The governing mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, played tennis amidst a widespread power outage in southwest Berlin.

The CDU faction in the Berlin House of Representatives is discussing the situation surrounding Mayor Kai Wegner and recent power outages in a teleconference.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner opted for an hour of tennis to relieve unexpected weekend stress amidst various pressures.

Berlin's governing mayor Kai Wegner played tennis during the first day of a widespread power outage in the city's southwest.

Berlin's Mayor Wegner claims that crisis management after a far-left terrorist attack was prompt and effective, despite criticism that the city could have sought federal and state assistance sooner.

Berlin's mayor Wegner defends his crisis management during the power outage while acknowledging areas for improvement.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner faced criticism after admitting to playing tennis during a major power outage affecting 45,000 households.

Berlin's Mayor Kai Wegner has faced criticism for playing tennis while 45,000 households experienced a power outage in the city, leading to calls for his resignation.

Following a major power outage in Berlin, Mayor Kai Wegner described it as a professionally planned leftist extremist terrorist attack and called for better protection of critical infrastructure.

Berlin's governing mayor, Kai Wegner, discusses the complexities involved in handling a blackout in southwest Berlin during an interview with WELT's chief editor Jan Philipp Burgard.