permits

Permitting Challenges in Europe: Serbia’s Role in Engineering Support Services

The landscape of European industrial, energy, and infrastructure investment is increasingly constrained by permitting processes. By 2025, the demand for permits is expected to be one of the most significant obstacles to project advancement. Although capital is available, technologies are mature, and demand exists, projects are frequently delayed due to extended permitting timelines, increased evidence requirements, and heightened scrutiny. This situation reflects a fundamental shift in Europe's approach to managing environmental and industrial risk rather than a temporary backlog. The…