The Senate is the government of the federal state of Berlin. It implements political decisions and manages the city’s administration.

The Senate consists of the Governing Mayor of Berlin and several senators. Each senator is responsible for a specific area, such as education, transport, or internal affairs.

The House of Representatives elects the Governing Mayor. After being elected, the mayor appoints the senators and forms the new Senate. While the House of Representatives passes laws and makes political decisions, the Senate implements these decisions in practice. The result of the 2026 election will therefore also determine how Berlin’s future Senate is composed.