Berlin's Bold 2035 Expo Bid Aims to Redefine Urban Living
A new campaign is pushing for Berlin to host the World Expo in 2035. The initiative, called Yes to Expo 2035 Berlin, will launch on Wednesday with electric rental cars and a branded bus. Organisers want the city to become a model metropolis—climate-neutral, culturally rich, and socially connected.
The bid proposes using the old Tegel Airport as the main site. Supporters are also being asked to write letters to Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, urging his backing for the project. The Global Goals initiative envisions a livable Berlin, showcasing reliable transport, modern housing, and global openness. Their campaign highlights the 2000 World Expo in Hanover, where seven of Berlin's 30 Expo projects were displayed. While some of those projects remain accessible today, exact numbers and locations are unclear.
Economics Senator Franziska Giffey (SPD) has already voiced support for the bid. But Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has yet to make a decision. The 2000 Expo in Hanover also made headlines when Ernst August, Prince of Hanover, urinated on the Turkish pavilion—a controversy still remembered decades later.
If successful, the 2035 Expo would mark Berlin's first time hosting the global event. The campaign stresses sustainability, innovation, and social unity as key themes for the city's potential bid. The Yes to Expo 2035 Berlin campaign will roll out promotional materials this week. Supporters hope to sway Wegner's decision with public pressure. A final choice on Berlin's bid could shape the city's future as a global showcase for urban living.
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