Borussia Dortmund: "50+1 is more than just a rule, it is a unique selling proposition" (Carsten Cramer)

News Tank Football - Paris - Interview #455678 - Published on 02/10/26 at 10:00
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Carsten Cramer, promoted to chairman of the BVB executive board in September 2026 - ©  BVB

"For BVB, 50+1 has always been more than just a rule. It is a very important unique selling proposition of German football and German football culture. We are committed to the idea that football belongs to the people, fans and to the members, so we are very happy - but also not surprised that we received such a clear commitment from the Bundeskartellamt," Carsten Cramer, CEO of Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga), told News Tank on 30 September 2026.

Cramer, who was also promoted to chairman of the club’s executive board two days earlier, was reacting to the German competition authority’s final decision of 12 August 2026 on the 50+1 rule, which found it compatible with competition law.

"Aligning the name of the organisation more closely with the Bundesliga brand is a logical step and creates…

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Carsten Cramer, promoted to chairman of the BVB executive board in September 2026 - ©  BVB

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