Berlin Court Approves Jahnstadion Demolition After Revised Wildlife Protections

The decision overturns a previous halt on the project following additional measures to safeguard sparrow habitats.

The Berlin Administrative Court has ruled to allow the continuation of demolition work at Jahnstadion, reversing a prior decision from November 2024.
The earlier halt was implemented due to concerns over the loss of sparrow nesting sites, which were deemed insufficiently mitigated by initial plans.
The court's reversal follows new measures by the Berlin Senate, including the installation of five permanent sparrow nesting boxes and monitoring to ensure their use.
The Jahnstadion demolition is part of a €200 million project to create an inclusive sports facility, which has faced significant opposition from local groups.
A citizens' initiative opposing the project has garnered over 14,000 signatures, citing concerns over financial and environmental sustainability.