Berlin's Olympic Bid: Gearing Up for the Populist Push 🏅🇩🇪
Preparation of a popular initiative for proposing an Olympic Games bid by the LSB - Preparation underway for a widespread public movement aimed at the incorporatement of the Olympics
Ready for some excitement? Berlin's got its sights set on hosting the Summer Olympics, potentially in 2036, 2040, or 2044. This move marks the city's first attempt to host the Games since 1972. The bid, "Berlin+," is a joint effort with four partner states: Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, and Schleswig-Holstein.
The State Sports Association of Berlin (LSB) is leading the charge, relying on the people's support. With 809,000 members, LSB President Thomas Härtel is confident about gathering the required 20,000 signatures within six months. But hey, that's just a popular initiative, nothing to sweat about, right?
Senator Iris Spranger, Berlin's Senator for the Interior and Sports, feels a sense of momentum building. She hopes this energy will spread through sports clubs, associations, the economy, and various societal organizations. But Berlin isn't the only contender. Hamburg, Munich, and North Rhine-Westphalia with the Rhine and Ruhr region are also in the race.
Things are heating up! The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will evaluate the bids, and a decision on the German candidate is due by autumn 2026. The final call will still require approval from DOSB members.
While the LSB pumps up the crowd, Olympic critics are planning a counterattack. They're cooking up a citizens' initiative, aiming to squash the Games from ever gracing Berlin. As the race heats up, it's clear that Berlin's Olympic bid is anything but a walk in the park.
And oh, did we mention that the Green Party isn't too thrilled about having the Olympic ambitions take precedence over existing sports infrastructure needs in Berlin? Well, now you know! 💚
Intriguing, ain't it? Keep your eyes peeled, 'cause there's plenty more to come in this Olympic extravaganza! 🚀💪🇩🇪🏅
- In the process of Berlin's attempt to host the Summer Olympics, both the State Sports Association of Berlin (LSB) and local political parties, such as the Green Party, have their own community and employment policies to consider regarding the potential impact on existing sports infrastructure and the economy.
- As Berlin competes with cities like Hamburg, Munich, and North Rhine-Westphalia with the Rhine and Ruhr region, the energy and momentum of the bid aim to spread throughout sports clubs, associations, the economy, and various societal organizations, as described in the employment policy of each city.
