Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive: Porsche Engineering’s Nardò Technical Center and its plans to expand a car test track

Question for written answer E-001434/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Carola Rackete (The Left)

The Italian Direzione generale Patrimonio Naturalistico e Mare submitted a request for an opinion from the Commission on Porsche Engineering's Nardò Technical Center and its plans to expand a car test track, citing Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive.

• 1.Could the Commission, specifically the Nature Conservation Unit of the Directorate-General for Environment, provide an update on the request?
• 2.Can the project go ahead without the Commission's approval?
• 3.Is there a deadline for the Italian authorities to respond to the Commission's note of 15 February 2024 (Ares1152048)?

Submitted: 26.7.2024