Berlin's Jahnstadion Demolition Clears Legal Hurdle, Environmentalists Consider Appeal

A court ruling allows demolition to proceed despite concerns over sparrow habitats, with activists weighing further legal action.

A Berlin court has revised its November decision, permitting the demolition of Jahnstadion for redevelopment into an inclusive sports facility.
Environmental group Naturfreunde Berlin argues the demolition threatens sparrow nesting sites and plans to decide soon whether to appeal the ruling.
The court was convinced by additional measures proposed by the Senate to protect sparrows, which activists claim are insufficient.
The redevelopment project, estimated at €200 million, aims to create a modern, inclusive sports venue, but critics deem it unnecessary and costly.
Local activists and the Bürgerinitiative Jahnsportpark continue to oppose the project, citing environmental and financial concerns.