The appeal against the nuclear planning approval decision for the construction and operation of the former Konrad ore mine as a facility for the final disposal of radioactive waste was not accepted for decision by the BVG. According to the Basic Law, the city is not entitled to appeal.

According to Dworog, the argument of appealability had of course already been examined before going to Karlsruhe. The city had been curious to see how the BVG would take the uniqueness of the case into consideration under constitutional law. After all, with Schacht Konrad, Salzgitter would be the only city in Germany to fulfill a national task in the future.

According to Dworog, Salzgitter had now tried all legal options to prevent the construction and operation of the Konrad mine. The council and administration had been aware of the uncertainties surrounding the outcome of the proceedings right from the start of the process and ultimately the appeal to the Federal Administrative Court. However, in the interests of the population and the future of Salzgitter as a business location, all legal options should have been exhausted. This was in line with the clear decision of the city council.

Now it was time to concentrate on the future. Salzgitter expects broad political support and backing for this when it comes to compensating for the disadvantages of the location due to the operation of the Konrad mine and the associated loss of image for the city.