The court stated that the annulment of the orders does not mean that the expansion of the training area is prohibited.
The court did not doubt the state's assessments of the threat or the need to expand the training area. But the court found flaws in both orders.
The 2023 order was incorrect because the state lacked sufficient information. The state did not know how the expansion would affect nature and people.
The environmental impact was described too briefly. Noise studies were not conducted. The Natura assessment was inadequate.
There were also problems with the 2024 order. The impact on Natura 2000 areas was not fully explained. The noise issue was not resolved.
The court found that military noise is too high, especially during major exercises. Measures to reduce noise were too general.
The court said measures should ensure compliance with noise standards or help residents escape the noise.
The court added that night shooting is allowed, although noise standards are lower at night.
Activities with significant environmental impact are permitted when public interest is high. But the impact must be thoroughly studied and solutions found beforehand.
If the errors are corrected, the state can establish a new order.
Some complainants had their complaints dismissed because they lived too far away. One business filed a complaint, but the court found no issue.
The court decision is not yet final. An appeal can be filed within 30 days.