Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics

In Berlin, a randomly selected Citizens’ Forum drafted a “Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics” between 14 and 28 March 2026. This is to be incorporated into the state’s bid concept for hosting the Olympic Games.

The process incorporated around 1,200 pieces of feedback and suggestions gathered during a neighbourhood tour. In February 2026, members of the steering committee for the Olympic bid engaged in discussions with Berliners, answered questions and noted suggestions regarding a potential Olympic bid. The aim was to directly incorporate ideas, opinions and concerns from the city’s residents.

Topics of the neighbourhood tour

The main topics raised by citizens during the neighbourhood tour were primarily the situation surrounding sports facilities, the promotion of grassroots sport, and potential improvements to infrastructure and mobility in the city.

A city-wide online participation process ran in parallel with the neighbourhood tour. At www.mein.berlin.de, Berliners were able to contribute their ideas, expectations and suggestions. The platform provided a space for comments, suggestions and discussions, and made key information on the application available.

In addition to the neighbourhood tour and the online participation, the consultation process also included workshops with representatives from the social, sport, cultural, economic, nature and environmental protection sectors, as well as tourism. These also took place in February.

Citizens’ Forum selected by lottery

The Citizens’ Forum, for which the 50 participants were selected by lottery, worked together with stakeholders from the city’s civil society and the online participation process to draw up a so-called ‘Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics’, which will bring together their recommendations and suggestions.

The results of the charter are due to be presented on 16 April 2026 and will then be incorporated into the bid concept, which will be submitted to the German Olympic Sports Confederation on 4 June. On 26 September, the German Olympic Sports Confederation’s General Assembly will decide on the German host city for the bid for the 2026, 2040 or 2044 Games. Alongside Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and the Rhine-Ruhr region, including Cologne, are vying to secure the bid.