SPD on other topics

The SPD wants a broad renovation drive for municipal and club-owned sports facilities, with significantly higher state funding. Sports clubs would also be relieved of red tape. The platform points to the poor condition of many gyms, clubhouses and fields.

The SPD wants to repair sports facilities. The state should give more money for this. Everyone should be able to use the facilities. Sports clubs should have less paperwork.

The goal is modern, energy-efficient and accessible sports facilities, from neighborhood fields to multipurpose halls. Priority would go to municipalities with tight budgets, disadvantaged neighborhoods and rural areas. Clubs would be relieved through digital procedures and uniform statewide standards and would get more paid staff positions. A funding program called "Sport verbindet" would support inclusive and integrative offerings. For elite athletes, the SPD wants to promote dual careers and strengthen the state training centers.

The SPD wants to better protect athletes from sexualized violence and abuse. Prevention, education and investigation of past cases would be strengthened, and independent contact points would be set up.

The SPD wants to protect people in sports from sexual violence. There will be clear rules for behavior. People must be able to report incidents. Coaches should take regular training.

The plan includes codes of conduct, binding reporting channels and regular training for coaches. Boundary violations are to be recognized and prevented early. The SPD calls for independent statewide contact or ombuds offices for equality and sexualized violence that are also open to amateur sports. Those affected are to receive protection and support.