Germany's Olympic and Tour de France bids

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Germany poised to host 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ

   Germany leads the bid to host the 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ, tying the event to the 40th anniversary of the Berlin Wall fall, with a decision expected by early 2027.

2. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 8 sources

   Germany's Cycling Push: Nationwide Survey Targets Youth and Bid for 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ

   Germany launches its 2026 ADFC Fahrradklima-Test focusing on youth cyclists, while officials and campaigners push for Berlin to host the 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ.

3. 28 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Germany submits bid to host 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ

   Germany officially applied to host the 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ, targeting Berlin and eastern states, with ex‑minister Rudolf Scharping leading the bid and a decision expected by year‑end.

4. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Germany advances bid for 2036 Summer Olympics with IOC timeline

   A Brandenburg poll shows slight majority support for a German Olympic bid, while the IOC outlines a 2027‑2029 timeline to select the 2036 Summer Games host.

5. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   IOC reform boosts Germany's 2036 Olympic bid

   The IOC revamped its host‑city selection, adding an extra review phase and moving the 2036 Summer Games decision to 2029. Germany will pick its 2036 bid city in September, with Berlin, Munich or Cologne‑Rhein‑R

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Berlin pushes Olympic bid with detailed 'BERLIN+' presentation to German sports federations

   Berlin showcased its “BERLIN+” Olympic concept to German sport federations, aiming for DOSB endorsement as Germany’s candidate for the 2036‑2044 Games, with €4.8bn costs and €5.2bn projected revenue.

7. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Berlin Olympic Bid Faces Funding and Infrastructure Scrutiny

   Berlin’s Olympic bid is contested as critics cite a €5 bn price tag, decaying venues, and missing community facilities, while advocates promise modernization and a sports boost.

8. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 8 sources

   President Steinmeier backs Germany's 2036 Olympic bid

   President Steinmeier now backs Germany’s bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics, praising infrastructure and public support while acknowledging historic concerns; Berlin mayor and DOSB welcome the endorsement as the

9. about 2 months ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   German President Steinmeier backs 2036 Olympic bid

   President Steinmeier now supports a 2036 German Olympic bid, after earlier rejecting it over Nazi history; DOSB backs the shift as cities compete and Berlin public support stays at 56 %.

10. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hamburg rejects Olympic bid as Berlin's public support falls

    Hamburg voted against hosting the Olympics, citing high costs, while a Berlin poll shows support falling to 56% amid the national bidding competition.

11. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    German State Leaders Promote Olympic Bid on Instagram

    Wüst, Söder and Wegner used Instagram to back a German Olympic bid, pending DOSB's decision on 26 Sept; Berlin, Munich and Rhine‑Ruhr compete, Hamburg withdrew after a failed referendum.

12. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Hamburg Senate affirms policy after citizens reject Olympic bid

    Hamburg voters rejected an Olympic bid; the Senate says the city will still build a new stadium and shift potential funds to grassroots sport.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Hamburg voters reject bid to host 2036‑2044 Summer Olympics

    A second Hamburg referendum saw 54.9% reject a bid for the 2036/2040/2044 Summer Olympics; Mayor Peter Tschentscher announced the city’s withdrawal and will focus on urban development.

14. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hamburg advances Olympic bid as 2026 referendum approaches

    Hamburg debates hosting the Olympics, with a school forum showing 70% support and the city parliament urging voters to decide in a May 31 referendum on a bid for the 2036‑2044 Games.

15. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources

    Hamburg votes on Olympic bid in citywide referendum

    Hamburg held a referendum on 31 May 2026, letting 1.3 million voters decide if the city should apply for the 2036‑2044 Olympic Games; about 40 % voted by mail, the campaign featured many pro‑Olympic figures and

16. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Hamburg holds referendum on hosting the Olympic Games

    Hamburg votes on joining Germany's 2036‑2044 Olympic bid, with supporters touting economic benefits and opponents warning of costs and disruption.

17. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Germany's Olympic Bid Sparks Housing Affordability Debate Ahead of Hamburg Vote

    Germany eyes another Olympics; IOC sees strong bid, but a Bundestag study warns of possible rent hikes in Hamburg.

18. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hamburg mayor urges households to back Olympic bid ahead of May referendum

    Hamburg’s mayor sent letters urging a “yes” vote in the May 31 Olympic bid referendum, sparking police union criticism.

19. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hamburg to vote on Olympic bid as IOC reforms aim to curb costs

    Hamburg will vote May 31 on an Olympic bid; parties support it as IOC reforms aim to cut costs and improve transparency.

20. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Hamburg Greens back Olympic bid, discuss delegation system

    Hamburg Greens approve an Olympic bid amid internal resistance and discuss a delegate system.

21. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 16 sources

    NRW towns vote on Germany's Olympic bid referendum

    More than four million NRW residents vote Sunday on Germany's Olympic bid, with Munich ahead.

22. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Olympic bid campaigns intensify in Hamburg and Rhine-Ruhr ahead of referendums

    Hamburg and Rhine-Ruhr voters prepare for Olympic bid referendums, with OlympJA-led rallies and multi-city votes.

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