Audio Article #91: Progress vs. Preservation: Germany’s Rügen LNG Terminal Debacle iGlobenews Pods

The German Federal Government’s recent decision to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal on the picturesque island of Rügen has ignited a heated dispute. The planned construction in Sassnitz-Mukran has raised concerns among tourism companies, conservationists, and even economic experts who deem it unnecessary. Following widespread public outrage, including a petition signed by over 61 000 people, the government appeared to have listened to the opposition’s concerns but later reversed its position. This turn of events has deepened the divide between supporters and opponents of the controversial project.