The Danish Parliament has approved legislation granting the Minister of Defence significant authority to expedite military construction projects. This new law empowers the Minister to override certain requirements that could potentially cause delays.

The move is designed to accelerate the implementation of critical defence infrastructure improvements. The legislation aims to streamline processes and remove bureaucratic obstacles that may hinder the timely completion of military projects.

The passed law specifies that the Minister can bypass regulations related to construction permits, environmental impact assessments, and other administrative procedures. This is with the goal of fast-tracking essential upgrades to military facilities.

Critics have expressed concerns about the potential for reduced oversight and the possibility of environmental damage. Supporters argue that the enhanced powers are necessary to ensure Denmark’s national security in a rapidly changing global landscape.

While specific types of regulations that can be overridden weren’t publicly released, they are assumed to be related to administrative procedures. The law has a sunset clause, meaning it will expire after a set period, to allow for review of its effectiveness and potential impact. The specific timeframe of the sunset clause wasn’t publicly released either.