Olympia in Berlin: Doubts about economic benefits grow!
Olympia in Berlin: Doubts about economic benefits grow!
Berlin, Deutschland - The application of Berlin for the Olympic Games between 2036 and 2044 comes across a shared echo. While sports senator Iris Spranger (SPD) emphasizes the positive effects for the city, economist Oliver Holtemöller, President of the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, expresses serious doubts about the economic advantages. Holtemöller points out in a recent article by rbb24 Host countries. An example of this are the Olympic Games in London, where the delta was between spending and income at eight billion US dollars-a clear loss for the organizers.
Holtemöller also emphasizes that many companies tax their profits abroad, which significantly reduces the local advantages. His concerns are underpinned by the fear of repression effects that could come from a rush of Olympic tourists on Berlin.
political support and infrastructure
A survey of the Berlin trend shows that 46 percent of Berliners are for an Olympic acquisition, while about 10 percent are still undecided. The State Sports Association Berlin plans an advertising campaign to mobilize support for the application. There are also considerations of a popular initiative to request the House of Representatives to support Olympic acquisition.
national perspectives
This is not just Berlin's concern. Other cities such as Hamburg, Munich and Cologne are also applying for the games to be carried out. According to a report by dosb , the application process is accompanied by high political support. Prime Minister from several federal states have signaled their support for the applications. Berlin's mayor Kai Wegner emphasizes the chance of peace, solidarity and freedom that could be promoted by the games.
The concepts of the applicant cities will be further developed by September, whereby the final assessment is to be carried out in autumn 2026 by an extraordinary DOSB general meeting.
economic uncertainties
The experiences from Paris, where the Olympic Games are organized in 2024, also take a critical look at the economic aspects of the application. According to an article by Tagesschau , the total costs of the games in Paris are estimated at 7.7 billion euros, although the actual economic influence is often less than expected. The concern for high costs and low income is therefore not unfounded.
Despite the emerging concerns, the initiative for Olympic acquisition remains a central topic in the Berlin and national discussion about sport and its social value.
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