Berlin Senate Criticized for 'Schneller-Bauen-Gesetz' with Environmental Negativpreis

The Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) awards its 'Dinosaurier des Jahres' to the Berlin Senate, condemning the law for prioritizing rapid construction over environmental and urban sustainability.

• The 'Schneller-Bauen-Gesetz,' passed by Berlin's CDU-SPD coalition, aims to accelerate construction by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and altering environmental regulations.
• NABU argues that the law threatens green spaces and biodiversity, allowing for easier encroachment on protected natural areas in favor of housing projects.
• The environmental group presented its annual 'Dinosaurier des Jahres' award to the Berlin Senate, criticizing the law as a step backward for sustainable urban development.
• Critics highlight that the law weakens requirements for environmental compensation measures and sidelines district-level decision-making processes.
• NABU advocates for alternative solutions, such as utilizing already sealed urban areas for housing, to balance development with ecological preservation.

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