Berlin's Powerless Leader: A Cautionary Tale for Politicians Everywhere The surprise announcement by Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner that he will not run for reelection is a stark reminder of the perils of hubris and poor judgment in high office.
His decision to step aside has been met with widespread outrage, particularly within his own party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The CDU's youth organization, the Junge Union, was among those to demand Wegner's withdrawal from the election.