Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain or advantage.
Corruption is not a trivial offense, but a criminal offense.
For this reason, employees of the City of Wolfsburg are generally not permitted to accept rewards, gifts, commissions or other benefits in relation to their office or official activities. For example, the acceptance of cash, discounted admission tickets and advantages when shopping is not permitted.
As an exception to this prohibition, the acceptance of low-value and customary attentions and services is permitted.
More detailed information can be found in the Corruption Prevention Service Directive (*PDF - opens in a new window).
The City Administration of Wolfsburg sees itself as a modern, customer-oriented administration. This does not require any special recognition. Nevertheless, the employees of the City of Wolfsburg are also pleased to receive praise or thanks for good work. You protect yourself and the employees of the City of Wolfsburg if you express your praise or thanks in words and refrain from gifts of any kind.
Dr. Baedermann
Division Council and Legal Affairs
Porschestrasse 49
38440 Wolfsburg
Phone: 05361 28-2754
You can also find more information on the topic of fighting corruption on the website of the Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport (opens in a new window).