Overview

• A Civey survey of 1,506 Berliners conducted from May 27 to June 10 found 56% viewing Berlin’s Olympic bid very or rather negatively.
• Under the 'Berlin+' concept the capital and four federal states aim to bring the Summer Games to Germany in 2036, 2040 or 2044.
• Leipzig leads in support with 73% in a December 2023 DOSB poll, and bids have also been submitted by Munich, Hamburg and North Rhine-Westphalia.
• The NOlympia Berlin initiative has announced plans for a referendum to block the bid in the capital.
• Final selection of Germany’s candidate will occur through a DOSB membership vote after public referendums and is expected by autumn 2026.