In addition to the Olympics: Expo application: SPD puts pressure on Wegner

The chairman of the regional association, Steffen Krach, emphasized that the aim was to use the world exhibition “to develop a bold vision for Berlin together with the city’s society.” The money should be used to create a modern infrastructure “for new innovative strength, more economic growth and secure jobs”. “The clock is ticking louder and louder and we call on Kai Wegner to finally take the Expo initiative seriously and get the application underway.”

The SPD Berlin’s decision underlines that the Expo and Olympic applications are not mutually exclusive, but can complement each other in a meaningful way, the letter said. Critics accuse Wegner of being primarily concerned with taking account of another major project that he does not want to jeopardize by applying for the Expo. Wegner had emphasized in the House of Representatives: “The priority is the Olympic and Paralympic Games.”