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Bundeskartellamt Demands DFL Tighten 50+1 Rule and Review Exceptions

The DFL can submit its response before the Bundeskartellamt finalizes recommendations on exemptions, including those for Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg.

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Die DFL muss sich mit 50+1 beschäftigen
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Overview

  • A preliminary assessment confirms that the 50+1 rule aligns with competition law but warns that its current application exposes the league to legal challenges.
  • Permanent protection for Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg’s investor exemptions is no longer tenable under new European Court standards.
  • The authority flagged RB Leipzig’s membership structure for restricting fan voting rights and called for open access for all interested members.
  • The Bundeskartellamt cited irregular voting behavior by Hannover96 executives as evidence of inconsistent application of the rule.
  • Fan groups have threatened protests if the league does not enforce the 50+1 rule uniformly or address the disputed exceptions.