Seniorenvertretungswahl 2027
Elections for the district senior citizens' councils will take place in Berlin from March 5 to 12, 2027.
Who can vote?
Any person aged 60 or older whose primary residence is in Berlin.
German citizenship is not required.
How do people vote?
By mail-in ballot or at polling places.
Voting materials will be mailed to eligible voters.
Why Vote?
District Senior Citizens' Councils—is this the first time you've heard of them?
These councils serve as a voice for Berlin's older residents. They ensure that the needs and interests of older residents are incorporated into the political decision-making process and taken into account when decisions are made.
The district senior citizens’ councils have the opportunity to advise policymakers on all issues relevant to older adults in the committees of the district council. They also send their executive board members to the state committee. The state committee advises the Berlin House of Representatives and the relevant Senate department on issues related to senior citizens.
The senior citizens’ committees advocate for many issues. These include, for example:
- Improvements such as more seating in the neighborhood
- longer green phases at traffic lights
- Protection against the effects of climate change, for example through the development of a heat protection plan
Are you 60 or older? Cast your vote!
By voting, you give a voice and influence to the interests of older adults.
The Berlin Senior Citizens’ Participation Act provides the legal basis for the work of the district senior citizens’ councils.
The district senior citizens’ councils are independent, politically neutral, and non-denominational.
They generally consist of 17 members. The minimum number must not be less than 13. These members serve in a volunteer capacity.
Explanatory Video on the Senior Citizens' Representative Election
Senior citizen committees are groups where older adults meet. They discuss issues that are important to older adults. They represent their interests and collaborate with policymakers and government officials.
This short film explains the work of Berlin’s senior citizen participation committees.
It shows how older adults can get involved. It also illustrates how their concerns are addressed in the districts. Information is also provided on other services available to senior citizens in Berlin.
Video: Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Gender Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination (YouTube)
The video about senior citizen participation committees is also available in other languages:
More information about the election
Office of the Berlin State Senior Citizens' Advisory Council and State Senior Citizens' Representation
Phone: 030 90281050
Email: info@lsbb-lsv.berlin.de
Senate Department for Labor, Social Affairs, Gender Equality, Integration, Diversity, and Anti-Discrimination
Phone: 030 90281645
Email: seniorenpolitik@senasgiva.berlin.de
Die Fachstelle Migration, Pflege und Alter (FaMiPA) setzt sich für mehr (politische) Teilhabe von Senior*innen mit Migrationsgeschichte in Berlin ein.
Für die Wahl der Seniorenvertretungen können Sie kandidieren und wählen.
Hierfür gibt es zwei Voraussetzungen:
- Sie sind am 5. März 2027 60 Jahre oder älter
- Sie haben ihren Hauptwohnsitz in einem Bezirk in Berlin
Auch ohne deutschen Pass können Sie kandidieren und wählen! Ihr Stimme zählt: Wir möchten Sie dazu motivieren zu kandidieren. Reden Sie mit, entscheiden Sie mit und gestalten Sie für Senior*innen Berlin mit!
FaMiPA ist für Seniorinnen und Senioren mit Migrationsgeschichte jederzeit ansprechbar, die für die Wahl der Seniorenvertretungen kandidieren möchten.
Auf der Website der FaMiPA finden Sie zusammengefasste Informationen zur Kandidatur und Wahl:
Sie haben Fragen? Oder freuen Sie sich über Unterstützung im Rahmen der Kandidatur? Rufen Sie an unter der Telefonnummer 030 25389287. Oder schreiben Sie eine E-Mail an famipa@awoberlin.de.
FaMiPA begleitet Sie gern bei der Bewerbung und auch, wenn Sie das Amt der Seniorenvertretung übernommen haben.
