Bavaria’s new law sparks backlash as environmental groups decry weakened protections

A chairlift project in the Alps ignites fury as activists warn of irreversible harm. Why are Bavaria’s environmental safeguards suddenly under attack?

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2025 November 15 . 9:23 AM

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In the picture I can see the waterfall and trees on the hills.

Bavaria’s new law sparks backlash as environmental groups decry weakened protections

Bavaria's Third Modernization Act has sparked controversy among conservationists. They criticize the act for removing mandatory environmental impact assessments (EIAs), as seen in the recent Fellhornbahn project.

Several environmental organizations, including the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association (BN), German Alpine Club (DAV), and Bavarian State Association for Bird Protection (LBV), have slammed Fellhornbahn's plans to construct a new six-seater chairlift across the Scheidtobel valley. They argue that the elimination of mandatory EIAs under the Third Modernization Act allows such projects to proceed without proper environmental scrutiny.

District administrator Indra Baier-Müller of Oberallgäu has accused these organizations of abusing their role in the approval process. However, the name of the politician who opposed their criticism remains unclear, as search results did not provide conclusive information.

The Fellhornbahn project continues to face opposition from environmental groups, who criticize the lack of mandatory EIAs under Bavaria's Third Modernization Act. While the district administrator has accused these organizations of abusing their role, the identity of the opposing politician remains uncertain.