The Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, which is scheduled for completion by 2029, is seen as an important step towards improving the connection between the Scandinavian economic area and northern Germany. This important infrastructure project requires efficient hinterland connections on both the road and rail side to enable an efficient and sustainable exchange of people and goods between the Hamburg metropolitan region and the entire Öresundregion, but on the German side, the construction of the hinterland connections faces a number of challenges that could potentially lead to delays. The complexity of the project requires the coordination of numerous stakeholders and extensive approval processes.

In particular, time-consuming environmental impact assessments and objections from environmental protection organisations and local residents could contribute to delays. These delays are likely to have a significant impact on the economic development and acceptance of the project. The aim of this evaluation is therefore to quantify the economic consequences of delayed completion and to formulate corresponding recommendations for action.

To gain insight into the potential economic costs of delays, we have, with the help of Professor Dr. Jan Ninnemann, prepared an Implication Study, which you can access via the link below.

https://fbbc.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241118-HK-FFBL-Delay-EN.pdf