Radiating Enthusiasm: Berlin's Olympic Bid Gains Momentum
Preparing a grassroots initiative to submit an Olympic Games bid by LSB (Local Strategic Bureau) - Preparation Underway for a Widespread Popular Initiative Regarding the Olympics by LSB
Get ready for the thrilling venture, folks! The State Sports Association Berlin (LSB) is whipping up excitement for Berlin's Olympic bid, hoping to win the hearts of Berliners. "We're firing up a popular initiative because, you see, the Senate can't roll out a citizens' initiative due to constitutional reasons," said LSB President Thomas Härtel in a lively summer shindig at the Manfred von Richthofen House.
This popular initiative requires LSB to nab 20,000 signatures within six months, ensuring Berlin's Olympic bid lands on the House of Representatives' agenda for discussion. With a whopping 809,000 members, Härtel is confident they'll meet their goal without breaking a sweat. After unveiling a rough concept on May 27, the LSB had already hinted at brewing plans for this popular initiative.
Spranger闻到了动力
Senator for the Interior and Sports Iris Spranger, who also graced the summer party with her presence, could already feel the Olympic bid's momentum. This SPD politician is optimistic that this energy will ripple through sports clubs, associations, the economy, and many other social organizations.
In addition to Berlin, three other contenders are gunning for the hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games: Munich, Hamburg, and North Rhine-Westphalia with the region of Rhine and Ruhr.
Weikert处于困难的地方
Thomas Weikert, President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), showered praise on Berlin's bid concept, stating emphatically, "Berlin has submitted an excellent, an exceptionally strong bid." However, Weikert found himself in a tricky spot at the reception due to his neutral stand, swiftly adding about the other candidates, "We have four very promising bids. We'll select a strong contender from them via a committee yet to be named."
The final decision on the German candidate will be made by fall 2026, and even then, needs to be ratified by the DOSB members. The question remains unansweredwhether the German bid will target the games in 2036, 2040, or 2044.
"NOlympia"抵抗计划公民投 votum
Apart from the LSB's popular initiative, Olympic critics are cooking up a citizens' initiative of their own, aiming to prevent the Olympics from taking place in Berlin altogether. The initiative "NOlympia Berlin" is gearing up for a showdown against the Olympic bid.
In the midst of political discussions and public debates about Berlin's Olympic bid, it's a challenging journey, but one that promises plenty of drama and adventure. Stay tuned for the next exciting chapter of Berlin's Olympic saga!
Berlin's Olympic bid, led by the State Sports Association Berlin (LSB), has ignited a community policy initiative to gather 20,000 signatures and present the case to the House of Representatives. This move, confidently backed by LSB President Thomas Härtel, is not only gaining momentum within sports organizations but also potentially impacting the economy and various social associations.
Senator for the Interior and Sports Iris Spranger, expressing optimism, foresees this Olympic bid's positive ripple effects across different sectors. The opposition to Berlin's hosting of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is equally active, with the "NOlympia Berlin" campaign working on a separate citizens' initiative to prevent the games from happening in the city.
