Preliminary Planning Effects Without In-Depth Consideration

From BDI’s perspective, there is a lack of clear national prioritization, a lack of specific geographic details regarding the measures, and a lack of reliable statements regarding the actual impacts on existing and planned economic activities. The proposed large-scale search areas are already having an impact on planning today, without sufficient consideration having been given to the balance between nature conservation, industry, infrastructure, energy supply, and raw material extraction. This jeopardizes investment security and competitiveness.

Increasing Competition for Land

BDI views the increasing competition for land as particularly critical. The restoration goals outlined in the NWP are placing additional pressure on land, while at the same time land is needed for the expansion of energy grids, renewable energy projects, industrial development, and domestic raw material extraction. Location-specific economic activities must therefore be explicitly taken into account in future planning.

Greater Economic Participation

In addition, BDI calls for the early and binding involvement of companies and industry associations. From the industry’s perspective, the consultation opportunities available to date are insufficient, as many potential impacts cannot yet be assessed due to a lack of specific details. Transparent procedures and the ongoing involvement of the affected stakeholders are therefore essential.

Taking Advantage of Flexibility Options

The existing flexibility provisions in the EU regulation have not been sufficiently utilized to date. Regional characteristics and economic needs should be taken into account to a greater extent in order to secure the long-term supply of raw materials, energy, and infrastructure. At the same time, additional bureaucratic burdens must be avoided, such as those resulting from new reporting requirements, stricter review procedures, or longer approval processes.

BDI is therefore advocating for a Nationaler Wiederherstellungsplan that gives equal consideration to nature conservation, security of supply, and industrial competitiveness. Only with clear framework conditions, a robust data foundation, and a balanced weighing of interests can the Nationaler Wiederherstellungsplan be successfully implemented while simultaneously strengthening Germany as an industrial location.