Dobrich Wind Farm Referendum Decision Sent Back for Discussion
The regional governor of Dobrich, Rumen Rusev, has returned the decision to hold a local referendum on the construction of wind farms in the region for further discussion.
"Are you against the designation of areas for the construction of wind power plants in the municipality of Dobrich through the issuance of permits for the modification and approval of zoning plans by the Municipal Council and the Mayor?".
However, in his ruling, the regional governor declared the local council's decision unlawful. He argued that a local referendum cannot "authorise or prohibit the construction of wind power plants" as this falls under state policy outlined in the Renewable Energy Sources Act. Additionally, he criticized the wording of the referendum question as unclear, imprecise, and negatively formulated.
The decision to hold the referendum was initially made at a special meeting of the Dobrich community following discussions where local residents expressed their opposition to the wind farm project.