Federal Cartel Office considers 50+1 rule in German football permissible

The Federal Cartel Office has concluded its review of the 50+1 rule in German football and has expressed no general objections to the regulation. However, according to the authority, there are some deficiencies that the German Football League (DFL) must address.

The 50+1 rule, designed to ensure that the majority of voting and capital rights remain with club members, has been generally assessed positively in favor of the clubs. Despite this favorable foundational assessment, a specific note was made regarding the club RB Leipzig.

The authority emphasizes that the league must take action to address the identified deficiencies. Specific measures that need to be taken to optimize the regulation have not been specified.