The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday changed the procedure for awarding future Games.
In future, the selection process will include an additional review phase, and IOC members will once again have a greater say in the final decision on the host city.
Under the new rules, the 2036 Summer Games – for which Germany is bidding – will not be awarded until mid-2029.
The unanimous decision taken at the extraordinary General Assembly in Lausanne could inject fresh momentum into the selection of the German candidate.
It is possible that the shorter timeframe between the award and the opening of the Olympic Games will favour candidates who, like Germany, rely on many existing venues and have experience of hosting major events.
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) will decide on September 26 at its special general assembly in Baden-Baden whether Berlin, Munich or the Rhine-Ruhr region, centred on Cologne, will be nominated.
The DOSB has already officially registered its interest with the IOC in hosting the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games.
