“Of course, I hope that the immission control permit can be issued and signed as soon as possible,” said Woidke, but emphasized: “That will be the case when all factual and technical questions have been clarified. I am the top boss of all Approval authorities in Brandenburg, that also explains my reluctance to mention any dates, “said Woidke of the German Press Agency .

The plant is created with the help of provisional approvals Tesla wants to 2021 start production in Grünheide near Berlin. Tesla is currently only building with the help of a few preliminary approvals, the decision on the final environmental approval by the state of Brandenburg is still pending. Conservationists and local residents warn of the factory’s negative consequences for the environment.

The Prime Minister said there would be no pressure on the approval authorities. “We are well advised to have the patience to process the individual procedural steps properly and, above all, not to do one thing: to exert political pressure in any way,” said Woidke. “There is no Lex Tesla. The process must be legally secure.” The authorities worked hard and did a “great job”. “Everyone knows what depends on this project for the country, for the region, for all of Germany.”

Now the assurance of a guarantee is sufficient Tesla can continue to build, although a security deposit of 100 million euros for possible dismantling costs is missing . According to the Ministry of the Environment, Brandenburg agreed with Tesla on an extended deadline for the deposit until 15. January. In a letter of comfort, the company promised the country security for all early permits for construction measures.

Conservationists see special treatment The Naturschutzbund and the Green League Brandenburg see this as a contradiction to statements that there is no special treatment for Tesla. They request that the company provide a security deposit immediately.

The company previously had the service after an early approval for another Deforestation and the installation of machines for the paint shop not in time by 17. December rendered. Then the work was suspended for the time being. According to a court ruling, Tesla cannot clear edge areas because of the protection of sand lizards.

Brandenburg’s Economics Minister Steinbach (SPD) expects a decision on the permit application for the plant at the beginning of the year.

Punctual motorway renovation Meanwhile it became known that the planned start of the Tesla factory in Grünheide in June the motorway ring on the section between Erkner and Freienbrink is to be renovated. That said Brandenburg’s Infrastructure Minister Guido Beermann (CDU) the Potsdamer Neuesten Nachrichten and the Tagesspiegel (issues from Monday, the 28. Dec. 2020).

(fpi)