There are currently impressive plans for cross-border infrastructure projects that cross NL/BE/DE borders. In the case of hydrogen infrastructure, waterways, rail infrastructure, there is the understanding that because of ambitions on on climate change and legal obligations, it must be realised in a relatively short time. Or, as in the case of the Einstein telescope in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion, spatial planning decisions, permits and grant funding should be synchronised across borders to avoid harmful delays and shortcomings.
This border impact file will examine the various projects and ambitions and the central question is aimed at uncovering the missing link: do we have the right tools to tackle these kinds of cross-border challenges? And do we know which partner has the right cross-border competences? Are there certain obstacles that can be detected as common problems for the mentioned infrastructure projects? And what are innovative tools to facilitate and accelerate large cross-border infrastructure projects?
