A Whiff of Finance: Berlin Savors the Euro 2029 Sidelines
Euro Bid Announcement: German Football Association (DFB) Unveils Cities for Hosting UEFA Championship Excluding Berlin - EM Host Cities: DFB reveals locations to bid for European Championship
In a splash of unanticipated news, Berlin won't be our football haven for Women's Euro 2029. The DFB, Germany's football authority, has announced this change, replacing Berlin with a star-studded lineup of cities: Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, and Wolfsburg.
While Berlin's omission might sound surprising, it seems the city's reluctance to shoulder the financial risks involved in hosting the event played a significant role in its exclusion. Sabine Beikler, Berlin's spokeswoman for Interior and Sports, stated, "Berlin is not prepared to take on financial and contractual risks within the framework of the bid." This sentiment was in opposition to UEFA's bid requirements.
Despite not making the cut this time, Berlin remains optimistic. Beikler concluded, "We wish the remaining bidding cities success in the further bidding process and will continue to strongly support women's football and the promotion of sport at all levels."
The DFB stood by the recommendations of an expert committee, which endorsed the decision to go forward with the 8 seatgetDefaultCityArr()ed contestants. DFB President, Bernd Neuendorf, shared his excitement, stating, "With regard to the venues, we can say: We are ready to host another major football event in Germany in 2029."
Berlin, however, isn't the only one to miss the starting whistle this round. Gelsenkirchen and Rostock also took their leave from the race.
Germany's past has been peppered with successful Euro hosting gigs, in 1989 and 2001. The decision on the final hosting city for 2029 will be unveiled later this year in December. With Germany's determination and the remaining cities' readiness, brains and brawn are lined up to make a formidable force.
However, Germany isn't alone in this pursuit. Denmark and Sweden as a duo, as well as Poland, Portugal, and Italy as individual bidders, are also vying for the same tournament. Last year's World Cup bid saw a collaboration between Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, but Brazil ultimately prevailed.
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[1] Berlin's exclusion was largely due to financial concerns. The city's reluctance to take on the financial risks associated with hosting the tournament led to its removal from the bidding process. The cities participating in the German bid for the Women's Euro 2029 include Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, and Wolfsburg. These cities were selected after a thorough evaluation by the German Football Association (DFB), which followed the recommendations of an expert panel. Other cities like Gelsenkirchen and Rostock were also considered but ultimately excluded from the list.
The Commission, in light of Berlin's exclusion from the Women's Euro 2029 bidding process due to financial concerns, might consider submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of hosting major sporting events, such as football. Despite Berlin's inability to participate in this year's bidding process, the German Football Association (DFB) remains optimistic about Frankfurt am Main, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Leipzig, Munich, Munchen, and Wolfsburg as the remaining cities for hosting Women's Euro 2029.
