The Berlin Greens are advocating for the abolition of the neutrality law to allow female police officers to wear headscarves while on duty, a proposal included in their platform for the September 2026 Berlin elections. Manuel Ostermann, a CDU member and deputy federal chairman of the German Police Union (DPolG), strongly opposes this, arguing that police uniforms represent state authority and must remain religiously neutral. He contends that visible religious symbols undermine the state's impartial appearance, which is crucial for citizens' trust, especially in situations involving the exercise of state power and the enforcement of equality. Ostermann emphasizes that while diversity is valued, it should not manifest as visible religious symbols on duty, as the oath of office requires prioritizing state neutrality over personal expression.