Regionalliga Protest: Jena Captain Butzen Calls for Reform

Symbolbild: Regionalliga-Protest: Jena-Kapitän Butzen fordert Reform

Jena, July 27, 2026: The start of the Regionalliga Nordost season is marked by protests against the current promotion regulations to the 3. Liga. Alongside fan actions, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is actively participating in the debate: FCC captain Nils Butzen is demanding greater involvement of players from all divisions.

Compass Model as a Compromise: FCC Positions Itself on Regional League Reform

Symbolbild: Kompassmodell als Kompromiss: FCC positioniert sich zur Regionalliga-Reform

Jena, March 19, 2026 – In the struggle over the future promotion regulations for the football regional leagues, the so-called Compass Model is moving into focus. Ahead of the trend-setting working group meeting on March 25, FC Carl Zeiss Jena is now also entering the discussion.