Berlin and Brandenburg launch joint review for 2035 World Expo bid

Berlin and Brandenburg are embarking on a joint examination of a potential bid to host the 2035 World Expo. The governing mayors of both German states, Kai Wegner of Berlin and Dietmar Woidke of Brandenburg, have agreed to a "review and work process" to systematically assess the conditions, chances, risks, and outlook for hosting the international event.

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Wegner, in a letter to Berlin's Senators for Economic Affairs and Finance, outlined the objective: to create a common basis for decision-making by October. He requested timely coordination with their Brandenburg counterparts to define the necessary next steps and working formats. Wegner highlighted the potential for an Expo bid to drive sustainable infrastructure development, economic growth, international visibility, and social cohesion in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region.

Discussions about an Expo bid have been ongoing in Berlin for some time, with the understanding that a joint effort between Berlin and Brandenburg is the only viable option. Potential locations for the Expo are being considered in areas near BER Airport, which are primarily situated in Brandenburg. The Berlin SPD party, a proponent of the Expo bid, has been actively pushing for progress, leading to preliminary discussions among coalition leaders.

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It would have the potential to provide impetus for sustainable infrastructure developments, economic dynamism, international visibility, and social cohesion in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region.

Wegner expressed gratitude for the engagement of Berlin's business community, which initially proposed the idea of hosting an Expo 2035. He emphasized the importance of incorporating this expertise and prior work into a collaborative concept with Brandenburg. The process aims to ensure that any decision is based on robust evaluations of conceptual, financial, infrastructural, and organizational aspects.

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Persistence pays off.