Voting Initiated for Munich's Olympic Proposal - Vote on Munich's Olympic bids set to begin
Munich Residents Vote on Olympic Bid
Munich residents are currently participating in a municipal referendum to decide on the city's bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. The voting, which takes place on October 26, is a significant step in determining whether Munich will bid for the Games to be held in either 2036, 2040, or 2044.
The ballot paper contains a question with two possible answers: "Are you in favor of Munich bidding for the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games to be held in either 2036, 2040, or 2044?" Voters can choose between "Yes" or "No" as their answer.
Approximately 1.1 million of Munich's approximately 1.6 million inhabitants are eligible to vote in this referendum. EU citizens who are at least 18 years old and have been registered as primary residents in Munich for at least two months are eligible to participate.
Voters who wish to vote in person can do so at any of the 106 polling stations in the city, presenting their voting slip and a valid ID. The nearest polling station is indicated on the voting slip. Voting papers for postal voting will be sent out with the ballot papers, no separate application is required. Ballots will be delivered to mailboxes in the coming days.
It is important to note that the municipal referendum is not binding on the city council if the quorum of at least ten percent of all eligible voters is not met. If the quorum is not reached, the city council is not bound by the result of the decision. A high turnout in the municipal referendum would be in the interest of all those campaigning for or against an Olympic bid.
In the case of an exact tie in the municipal referendum, the question is considered to be answered with no. If there are exactly the same number of yes and no votes, the question is also considered to be answered with no.
The cities of Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, and the Rhine-Ruhr region are all bidding for the Olympic Games. Berlin, Hamburg, and the Rhine-Ruhr region are also bidding for the Olympic Games, in addition to Munich. A clear majority in favor of another bid for the Olympics could improve Germany's chances of winning the bid.
Those who have not received their ballot papers by October 5 should contact the city's electoral office. It is crucial that all eligible voters exercise their right to vote and have their voices heard in this important decision. The outcome of the municipal referendum will significantly impact the future of sports and cultural events in Munich and Germany as a whole.
