Green opposition: Constitutionality of the hospital in Gols

Green opposition: Constitutionality of the hospital in Gols

The debate about the location of the new hospital in Gols, in the Neusiedl am See district, causes heated discussions among the political parties in Burgenland. However, the Greens announced that the decision to be drawn to the Constitutional Court (VfGH) required the support of the ÖVP. However, this rejects the suggestions and only sees the Green announcement "area-wide splaws", according to the ÖVP club director Markus Ulram.

Anja Haider-Wallner, the club chairwoman of the Greens, has significant concerns about the legal foundations that are supposed to lead to the quick approval of the new hospital. In their opinion, the amendment to the Hospital Act decided in March violates the constitution and EU law. Specifically, she criticizes the fact that the new regulation has lifted the need for a surface dedication for the hospitals, which simplifies various legal procedures, but at the same time endangers environmentally law protection precautions.

legal questions and environmental concerns

According to Haider-Wallner, the construction of the hospital in the Natura 2000 area is on the brink, as this contradicts a nature conservation test. The Natura 2000 network aims to protect valuable habitats and types through suitable administration. The Greens argue that the innovative approach of the change in the law not only violates national norms, but also against the European Aarhus Convention. This makes it possible to act legally against projects that are potentially harmful to the environment.

While the Greens work for a responsible handling of the ecological framework, the ÖVP remains skeptical. Ulram expresses that the current discussion has more political shouting than substantial arguments. The sudden survey of legal concerns from the Greens attracts both support and resistance among the voters.

This political skirmish by hospital locations and the associated laws show how important the balance between health facilities and ecological considerations is. Developments in Burgenland could have an impact on future projects and political decisions, while the parties are preparing for the upcoming elections.

Meanwhile, the support of the ÖVP for the Greens remains questionable, which reduces the possibility that they can pull together in front of the VfGH. The outcome of this political discussion could be crucial for future development in the healthcare system in the region. More insights into this development provides www.bvz.at .