Regional Opportunities of the Fehmarn Belt Link

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Preface
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Intension and requirement
• 1.2. Definition of the Fehmarn Belt Region
• 1.3. Methodology
• 2. European Urban System
• 3. Regional Development
• 4. Cross-border cooperation
• 5. Knowledge Economy
• 5.1. Life Science
• 6. Tourism Economy
• 7. Conclusion
• 8. Outlook
• 9. Literature
• 10. Figures
• Acknowledgements

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The main objective of this thesis is to examine the regional opportunities presented by the Fehmarn Belt Link, a bridge connecting Rødby (Denmark) and Puttgarden (Germany). The thesis aims to demonstrate the potential benefits of this project for both the peripheral regions of Denmark and Germany and to address the skepticism surrounding its construction. The thesis also investigates the “Øresund-effect” and its potential impact on the Fehmarn Belt Link project.

• The potential economic and social impacts of the Fehmarn Belt Link
• The role of cross-border cooperation in maximizing the benefits of the project
• The potential of the Fehmarn Belt Region for growth in knowledge-based industries
• The “Øresund-effect” and its implications for the Fehmarn Belt Link project
• The challenges and opportunities associated with developing peripheral regions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The preface introduces the thesis and outlines the challenges and motivations behind its creation. The introduction (Chapter 1) defines the Fehmarn Belt Region and outlines the project's significance. It also discusses the methodology used in the study. Chapter 2 analyzes the European urban system and its implications for regional development. Chapter 3 focuses on regional development and its relevance to the Fehmarn Belt Link project. Chapter 4 explores the importance of cross-border cooperation in realizing the project's potential. Chapter 5 examines the knowledge economy and its potential for growth in the Fehmarn Belt Region, with a specific focus on life sciences in Section 5.1. Chapter 6 analyzes the tourism economy and its potential benefits from the Fehmarn Belt Link. The conclusion (Chapter 7) summarizes the key findings and the outlook (Chapter 8) provides future recommendations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the potential impact of the Fehmarn Belt Link, a proposed bridge connecting Rødby, Denmark and Puttgarden, Germany, on regional development and the European urban system. Key concepts explored include cross-border cooperation, knowledge economy, life science, tourism, and the “Øresund-effect”. The research examines the challenges and opportunities of developing peripheral regions in the context of a major infrastructure project.