Reports indicate that a large number of applicants to the Berlin Police failed the German language test in 2025, leaving hundreds of positions vacant.

• The failure rate was unusually high.

• The main reason cited was poor language proficiency, especially among candidates with migrant backgrounds.

• As a result, many training slots remained unfilled, worsening the staffing shortage in Berlin’s police force.

• Authorities are considering enhanced language training programs prior to application.

Sources – Agencies