The U.S. electric car maker Tesla can make with the preparations for the construction of its first European factory in grünheide near Berlin. According to a decision of the court of the provisional stop of the grubbing-up of trees is off the table. The first reactions Brandenburg politicians are positive, the inferior environmental organization Green League, however, was disappointed. In the German economy had been warned of a Failure of the large-scale project.

The higher administrative court of Berlin-Brandenburg rejected the Urgency of two environmental groups against the premature approval of the grubbing up on Thursday evening in the second instance (OVG 11 S 8.20). Thus, it gives the green light for Tesla, to cases still before the beginning of the vegetation period of the trees on part of the site is approximately 90 hectares. The decision is not subject to appeal.

"a Free ride for cars of the future instead of sticking rigidly to Principles to Pine plantations,"

Brandenburg's Minister of Economics Jörg Steinbach (SPD) said the "image"newspaper: "We accept the verdict with great relief to both of us." The Deputy SPD Chairman, Klara Geywitz wrote on Twitter: "Good news for Tesla and the state of Brandenburg. Free travel for cars of the future instead of sticking rigidly to Principles to Pine plantations.“ The Green League also expressed disappointment. Lawyer Dirk Teßmer said: "We were optimistic that it turns out differently." Tesla 825,70 EUR -7,60 (-0,91%) Tradegate

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The Brandenburg country in the early beginning of the trees felling, the complete permit for the construction of the factory is. The environmental organization Green League of Brandenburg and the Association for the preservation of the landscape and protection of species in Bavaria had to stop grubbing on the site. Both had warned that a fait accompli will be created. The administrative court of Frankfurt (Oder) dismissed the Urgency of both associations, however, the past week. The Green League lodged a complaint. The OVG prohibited the further clearing then said for the time being.

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Work is now continuing, The court explained in its reasoning to the other tree cases, the statutory requirements for the early start of the construction of the plant had been answered in the affirmative to the right. The competent authority did not have to wait for the expiry of the deadline for objections in the context of public participation until March, because they have the necessary knowledge, in order to assess whether the project is expected to be approved.

Tesla wants to build in grünheide, near Berlin, from next year, around 500,000 electric vehicles a year. Due to the commencement of the period of vegetation, the grubbing-up should be completed on the site until the end of February - this is also still possible time. The terrain on which the forest is designated as a business area. René wants to return: So you can give your child to the age of 18. nearly 90,000 euros from the state FOCUS Online René wants to return: So you can give your child to the age of 18. nearly 90,000 euros from the state

flr/dpa Date Of Update: 21 February 2020, 11:00