Litigation, appeals and remedies over a Strategic Project's permits are treated as urgent wherever national law has an urgency procedure -- with the promoter required to take part in it.
Promoters of Strategic Projects in the Union are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 10(5), in the Critical Raw Materials Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From entry into force, 23 May 2024 (Art. 49(1)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 3 industries by name: Waste, Aluminium and Steel. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, if it happens. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
dispute resolution, litigation, appeal or judicial remedy over the permit-granting process
Litigation, appeals and remedies over a Strategic Project's permits are treated as urgent wherever national law has an urgency procedure -- with the promoter required to take part in it.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
All dispute resolution procedures, litigation, appeals and judicial remedies related to the permit-granting process and the issuance of permits for Strategic Projects in the Union before any national courts, tribunals or panels, including with regard to mediation or arbitration, where they exist in national law, shall be treated as urgent if and to the extent to which national law provides for such urgency procedures and provided that the usually applicable rights of defence of individuals or of local communities are respected. Project promoters of Strategic Projects shall participate in such urgency procedures, where applicable.
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