Günther-Wünsch rejects calls for a new complaints office!

Günther-Wünsch rejects calls for a new complaints office!

Berlin's education policy is once again in focus after Education Senator Katharina Günther-Wünsch decided not to set up another independent complaints office for victims of bullying. At first glance, you might think that this is a purely organizational decision, but the background is far more complex than it seems. The senator justifies her decision with financial and personnel hurdles that make it impossible for the tax administration to create such a position. Instead, she would like to optimize existing structures and already has numerous contacts for those affected, as mentioned in a report n-tv explained.

But not everyone is satisfied with this argument. The Green parliamentary group and the Education and Science Union (GEW) sharply criticize this attitude and vehemently call for the establishment of an independent body. In your opinion, the current complaint management system is not only inadequate, but also harbors risks of bias within existing structures. This is particularly clear in a specific case at the Carl Bolle Elementary School, where the teacher Oziel Inácio-Stech MRT-Primark experienced bullying from students and false accusations from a colleague. He speaks of a “complete system failure” and blames the school management and the education administration for the inadequate support.

Insight into the Inácio-Stech case

The situation at the Carl Bolle Elementary School has become more explosive due to media reports. Günther-Wünsch admitted that he had only read Inácio-Stech's complaint letter, which was sent to her office in December 2024, after it was publicly reported in May 2025. The teacher himself felt bullied by students from Muslim families because of his sexual orientation. Günther-Wünsch described these allegations as a complex matter and railed against the criticism that no one in the administration had noticed the discrimination allegations they contained. According to a report by Berlin newspaper The case was investigated by the responsible authority, which concluded that there was no discrimination against the teacher.

These findings have led to further discontent, particularly after Green MP Daniel Wesener questioned the speed in which complaints were handled. He claimed that Günther-Wünsch apparently only read the title of the letter and did not adequately appreciate the content. Such allegations fuel mistrust and strengthen calls for more transparency in education administration.

The outlook remains uncertain

Despite the ongoing criticism, Günther-Wünsch remains on course. She suggests making better use of existing contacts and makes it clear that she would like to continue to devote herself to the topic. However, the question remains as to whether this is really enough to meet the challenges of bullying in schools. Inácio-Stech, who has now been on sick leave for three months, will continue to hope for support and is fighting to improve the situation at the Carl Bolle Elementary School.

The debate about bullying and complaints in schools has gained momentum as a result of this incident. Calls for complaint management reform are growing louder as responsibility is debated in the office corridors of education policy. Will the voices of those affected be heard? It remains to be seen.