Chancellery expansion stands firm against cancellation, arguing equal costs of acceptance and rejection.
The Federal Chancellery, located in Berlin, is currently undergoing an expensive expansion, costing approximately 770 million euros. This decision was made by a previous federal government, with the justification being the significant increase in employees and the need for consolidation due to the chancellery staff being spread over five locations prior to the expansion.
The expansion aims to bring all employees under one roof, allowing the other locations to be given up. The new building part will have much higher security standards, addressing one of the main issues with the current setup. This issue, as well as the constant commuting and inability to hold meetings efficiently, has been a topic of debate in the past.
The expansion will be built in the Chancellery Park on the opposite western bank of the Spree. High rental payments at the current locations could be stopped with the expansion, making it a cost-effective solution in the long run, despite the high initial cost.
The Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei, has defended this expansion, stating that the shell construction is basically completed. He acknowledges that the cost is high, but argues that a demolition would not save money and could lead to penalty payments. Frei mentions that he himself has participated in these debates.
However, there has been much debate in the past about the necessity of extending the Federal Chancellery. Some argue that the high cost could be better spent elsewhere, while others maintain that the consolidation and improved security measures are necessary for efficient government operations.
As for the current location of the chancellery staff during and after the expansion, no information has been provided. It is expected that more details will be revealed as the project progresses.
In response to a critical question about the high costs of the expansion, Frei addressed the concerns, stating that the consolidation of the Federal Chancellery is a necessary step for the efficient functioning of the government. He also mentioned that the expansion was justified by the lack of space and the fact that the Chancellery's employees were spread over several locations in Berlin.
In summary, the Federal Chancellery is currently undergoing an expansion, with the technical work set to be awarded in the fall. The expansion aims to consolidate the Federal Chancellery, allowing the other locations to be given up, and will be built in the Chancellery Park on the opposite western bank of the Spree. The cost of the expansion is approximately 770 million euros, and while there has been debate about its necessity, the Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei, defends the decision, stating that it is a necessary step for the efficient functioning of the government.
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