Overview
- About 1.1 million residents will decide on Sunday whether Munich should apply for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2036, 2040 or 2044, with the result valid only if at least ten percent of all eligible voters cast a Yes.
- The German Olympic Sports Confederation plans to enter the IOC’s Continuous Dialogue at the end of November regardless of the Munich outcome, ahead of a member meeting on December 6 to set the national path.
- Munich’s concept emphasizes sustainability and reuse, with roughly 90% of venues within 30 kilometers and an Olympic Village slated to convert into housing for more than 10,000 people.
- Supporters tout momentum for housing, transport and sport, while opponents cite billion‑euro risks, historical cost overruns and research indicating small, short‑lived economic effects.
- Campaign dynamics include high‑profile endorsements from athletes such as Magdalena Neuner, Felix Neureuther and Oliver Bierhoff, alongside scrutiny of a Green politician over allegedly sharing confidential DOSB polling slides with opponents.