Overview
- President Frank-Walter Steinmeier changed his stance Sunday and told ARD he now supports a German bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.
- The German Olympic Sports Confederation will decide on September 26 which city to nominate and whether to target 2036, 2040 or 2044.
- Berlin, Munich and Cologne/Rhein‑Ruhr have formally submitted applications to the DOSB while Hamburg withdrew after a local referendum.
- Steinmeier said he still holds historical reservations about the 1936 centenary but is convinced officials would treat the date responsibly.
- Rising security concerns for Qatar following regional attacks have weakened its 2036 prospects and could make a European host more likely, which would require strong national political and public backing ahead of the IOC process.