Berliner CSD e. V. bids for WorldPride 2032 and calls for political decisions to create a strong “Rainbow Capital” in the upcoming House of Representatives election.

The Berliner CSD e. V. is presenting its political demands for the 2026 CSD season, linking them to a clear objective: the Berliner CSD e. V. intends to bid to host WorldPride 2032. WorldPride is one of the largest international events for the queer community, combining political visibility with significant impetus for queer culture and tourism. If the bid is successful, WorldPride would take place in Germany for the very first time.

“As a city of freedom, Berlin has the potential to host WorldPride 2032. However, international visibility and a strong community are not things to be taken for granted. They require political decisions, long-term investments, and a clear commitment to permanently strengthening queer life. With a bid for WorldPride 2032, we aim to initiate a collaborative process that reinforces the sense of solidarity within both the queer community and the wider urban society, brings people together, and sends strong signals of freedom, diversity, and democracy out into society!” explains Marcel Voges, a board member of the Berliner CSD e. V.

Through its demands ahead of the 2026 House of Representatives elections, the Berliner CSD e. V. makes it clear that the future state government must demonstrate greater commitment to the “Rainbow Capital.” At a time when anti-queer violence is on the rise, community spaces are coming under pressure, and many projects are struggling to secure funding, there is a need for a political strategy that ensures safety, strengthens infrastructure, and protects democracy.

The Berliner CSD views the bid for WorldPride 2032 as an opportunity for sustainable investment in queer infrastructure, culture, education, the local economy, and a democratic civil society. For decades, Berlin has benefited from its international appeal as an open and diverse metropolis. This standing must now be actively safeguarded and further developed.

The 6 Core Demands of the Berliner CSD e. V. Demands:
• Political and financial support for a bid to host WorldPride 2032
• Protection and expansion of queer spaces and infrastructure
• Greater safety and protection against anti-queer violence
• Visibility and diversity in educational institutions
• Expansion of queer-competent healthcare services
• Long-term funding for major queer events and the organizations that host them

“Maintaining and further developing Berlin’s status as the ‘Rainbow Capital’ means strengthening queer life in all its facets—through greater safety, robust community structures, improved educational and healthcare services, and long-term support for queer infrastructure,” adds Carolina Philipps, a board member of the Berliner CSD e. V.
The Berliner CSD therefore calls upon the future state government to establish the necessary political and financial frameworks to ensure that Berlin remains—both now and in the future—a city where queer life is visible, safe, and a matter of course.