The Infrastructure Future Act (InfraStZuG) came into force on 28 July 2026, bringing with it significant changes to the planning and approval of infrastructure projects in Germany. The aim is to facilitate the expansion of transport and energy projects by digitising and streamlining procedures, setting clear deadlines and simplifying environmental regulations. Companies, public authorities and investors are set to benefit from more transparent processes and greater legal certainty. Significant challenges remain, however, with regard to technical implementation, personnel resources, data protection and new priorities in the public interest. It also remains to be seen how the relief with regard to nature conservation and environmental protection provisions will affect enforcement and public perception. Our GSK Update analyses the practical opportunities and risks presented by the new legislation and offers recommendations on how to prepare for the new requirements.
Read the full article to find out how you can best prepare for the new framework set out in the Infrastructure Future Act.
