Overview

• The Regierung von Oberbayern found no breach of neutrality or factual requirements in the city's materials and deemed the voting appeal value-neutral.
• The complaint filed by ÖDP and München-Liste was rejected, allowing the flyer titled “Olympiabewerbung München – Miteinander Großes schaffen!” to remain with postal voting packets.
• Mayor Dieter Reiter welcomed the decision and urged a substantive discussion of the bid's sustainability concept, while ÖDP leader Tobias Ruff called the ruling a “slap in the face for democracy.”
• Voters in Munich will decide on October 26 whether the city should pursue a bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Munich vying alongside Berlin, Hamburg, and the Rhein-Ruhr region.
• Supporters highlight reuse of existing venues and urban benefits that critics dispute, as athletes including Felix Loch rally turnout through the “OlympiJA” initiative.