Munich Airport's Third Runway Gains Perpetual Construction Rights

The government of Upper Bavaria grants indefinite validity to the expansion plans, reigniting controversy and legal challenges.

The decision allows the Munich Airport's expansion plans, including a third runway, to remain valid indefinitely, countering the initial ten-year expiration timeline.
Opponents, including local politicians and environmental groups, view the move as a betrayal, arguing it undermines previous agreements and environmental concerns.
The ruling has sparked plans for legal action and public demonstrations from groups opposing the runway, who argue it contradicts climate commitments.
Despite the indefinite validity, the government emphasizes that the decision does not mean immediate construction will proceed.
The issue has highlighted divisions within the Bavarian political landscape, with some officials advocating for continued resistance against the runway's construction.