Dessau-Roßlau Votes to Proceed with 2035 Federal Garden Show

A citizen referendum upheld the city council's decision to host the event, despite concerns over costs and feasibility.

The referendum confirmed the 2035 Federal Garden Show will take place in Dessau-Roßlau, as a majority voted against revisiting the city council's prior approval.
The citizen initiative that prompted the vote criticized the project's estimated €64 million cost and questioned its practicality.
The referendum required at least 13,000 'yes' votes to overturn the council's decision, but only 8,950 supported a review, while 10,074 opposed it.
Voter turnout was 29.72%, with over 64,000 residents eligible to vote and participation allowed from age 16.
The mayor described the event as a key opportunity for the city's future, and state-level support for the project has already been pledged.