Transport- og Bygningsudvalget 2015-16
TRU Alm.del Bilag 189
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Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V. – Kleiner Kuhberg 2-6 - 24103 Kiel
Frau
Pia Kjærsgaard
Parlamentspräsidentin
Folketing, Christiansborg
DK-1240 København K
advance via E-Mail: [email protected]
Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V.
Landesverband Schleswig-Holstein
Reimer Tewes
Der Landesvorsitzende
Kleiner Kuhberg 2-6, 24103 Kiel
Tel: 0431 / 67 20-75 / Fax -76
E-Mail: [email protected]
01. März 2016
Dear Madam President, Dear Mrs. Kjærsgaard,
The Wirtschaftsrat, Economic Council is one of the largest member organizations within
the German economy; and as an organization supports the fixed link Infrastructure Pro-
ject “Fehmarn Belt” in its entirety and without any restrictions. It is only through these
essential and reliable Baltic region transport links, similar to that of the successful Øre-
sund Bridge, which can progress the common economic growth potential of the Danish,
Swedish, and German economies.
In the eight EU Countries with direct access to the Baltic Sea there are approximately 147
Million people living; which is an equivalent to 29% of the total EU population. These
Countries alone generate 29.3% of the EU’s GDP, which demonstrates their significance to
the European Economic area. The potential development opportunities for the Baltic Sea
region, including its future challenges, are dependent on its innovation capacity and its
infrastructure efficiency. These developments must meet the requirements of the regional
and international global economy of the Baltic EU Countries and the economic needs of
the Baltic Cities.
The Baltic Sea region is not only the birthplace to centuries of successful trading nation’s
but is also the fore-runner for the most innovative and competitive regions of our conti-
nent; which together with the potential fixed link could dramatically enhance the region
for future leading developments.
The people of the Baltic regions have for centuries made their livelihoods from trading;
and for both Germany and Denmark the Baltic Sea region has remained of vital commer-
cial importance. This applies not only for the coastal counties of Schleswig-Holstein, Meck-
lenburg-Vorpommern and Hamburg but also Seeland, Jütland, Copenhagen and Funen
which represent important Baltic Sea trading partners. Where in 2014 goods worth in ex-
cess of 1,000 billion Euros were traded, and of this more than 33% was exported within the
EU. This is also in the interest for both the German and Danish nations to deepen our rela-
tions, as our Countries together can provide the forward momentum, as an European Hub,
for the development for transport and energy networks, as well as improving shipping
security and fighting against cross-border crimes.
Landesvorstand:
Reimer Tewes (Vorsitzender)
Norbert Basler
Hans-Werner Blöcker
Dr. Christian von Boetticher
Prof. Dr. Hans H. Driftmann
Florian Friedel
Dr. Tilman Giesen
Reinhardt Hassenstein
Jens Broder Knudsen (stv. Vorsitzender)
Dr. Philipp Murmann MdB
Dr. Bertram Zitscher (LGF)
 TRU, Alm.del - 2015-16 - Bilag 189: Henvendelse af 25/2-16 vedrørende Femern Bælt-forbindelsen, fra Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e. V. Landesverband Schleswig-Holstein
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With a view to global competition, it will be crucial that our “knowledge” Cities can grow
together; with Universities and Research Institutions evolving our "brightest minds" to
create optimal competition conditions. In particular, the Cities in the Baltic region offer
perfect conditions for innovation and the expansion of the knowledge economy. These
Cities with their highly skilled workforce will also provide fertile ground for a knowledge-
based global structural change. Only an excellent transport infrastructure, with structur-
ally shorter roads, is an important prerequisite for the technological performance and in-
novation of the Baltic region in the global competition. The forward-looking attitude of the
German and Danish merchants results in a valuable contribution to strengthening the
Baltic Sea Region.
The development of the Baltic Sea Region is first and foremost influenced by urbanization
and cross-border transport infrastructure; which specifically the fixed link “Fehmarn Belt”
would promote cultural, economic and political stability including additional develop-
ment of the Nordic Countries. The rural regions of Germany and Denmark would have the
added advantage, due to the value radiating out of such a Project, with the improvement
of the surrounding areas and their dynamic cities.
In our view, a fast and reliable transport connection is vital for the competitiveness, not
only for the Baltic regions, but for a variety of reasons also for the future prosperity
throughout Europe. In this respect not only the future of the Baltic Sea region is depend-
ent on whether it is succeeds in common in the next few days, however, would be putting
into motion the European Project of the century.
We, the Economic Council for Germany, are greatly impressed and excited by Denmark’s
entrepreneurial commitment and goal-orientation towards the fundamental progress to
ensure a successful European integration. We fully support the fixed link “Fehmarn Belt”
for the benefit of Denmark, Sweden and Germany and will continue to provide assistance
to ensure that the German Administration can be relied upon to deliver their committed
planned contractual contributions.
For any further enquiries, we are available and willing to arrange an appointment with
you in Copenhagen.
Yours sincerely,
Reimer Tewes
(Regional Chairman)
Dr. Bertram Zitscher
(Regional Manager)
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