A recognised strategic project is given the highest national significance status the Member State's own law provides, and is treated accordingly in permitting, environmental assessment and spatial planning.
Promoters of net-zero strategic projects are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 15(2), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
recognition as a net-zero strategic project, where national law provides such a status
A recognised strategic project is given the highest national significance status the Member State's own law provides, and is treated accordingly in permitting, environmental assessment and spatial planning.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Without prejudice to obligations provided for in Union law, where a project is recognised as a net-zero strategic project, Member States shall grant that net-zero strategic project the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law, and that net-zero strategic project shall be treated accordingly in the permit-granting processes, including those relating to environmental assessments and, where data is available, to spatial planning.
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