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Expanding the roster of EU Member States is part of the Commission's proposal.

Higher Remuneration for Female Footballers in Germany: Union Leader Zingler Advocates for Salaries of Either 30,000 or 50,000 Euros, Slams Existing Competition

Proposal to Expand the Number of European Union Member States
Proposal to Expand the Number of European Union Member States

Expanding the roster of EU Member States is part of the Commission's proposal.

Union Berlin, a German football club, has made significant strides in the professionalization of its women's department. According to club president Dirk Zingler, this transformation began a few years ago when the women players started receiving professional contracts and salaries.

Zingler, a vocal critic of the state of women's football in Germany, believes that other clubs have the financial means to pay their female players similar salaries. He finds it embarrassing that women in professional football receive so little compared to the financial possibilities available.

Union Berlin pays its female footballers good salaries, but not excessive ones, Zingler stated. He aims for the women to eventually earn 30,000 or 50,000 Euros or more.

Zingler has criticized several Bundesliga clubs for not taking professionalization seriously. He named no specific clubs but expressed disapproval towards those who call their players professionals but do not pay them accordingly and play in unattractive locations.

The Union Berlin women's team is considered a lighthouse project by many. Their hard work and dedication have paid off, as they are set to make their Bundesliga debut. The entire market needs to grow for women to earn such salaries, according to Zingler.

Union Berlin sees its professional teams as one department, with the club deciding politically how money is spent. This approach ensures that all teams receive the resources they need to succeed.

Zingler believes that clubs should not talk about professionalization if they do not take it seriously. He has expressed a goal for women to earn salaries of either 30,000 or 50,000 Euros, a significant step towards equal pay in the world of football.

With Union Berlin leading the way, it's clear that the future of women's football in Germany is looking brighter. The club's commitment to professionalization and fair pay sets a positive example for other clubs to follow. The women's team's debut in the Bundesliga is a testament to their hard work and the club's dedication to their success.

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