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Catalan president hopes to offset impacts on protected natural area due to runway extension with rewilding plans

Aena's president says Catalan capital could become a hub within a few years if "never-ending debate" ends 

Deputy mayor stresses the need for 'political consensus'

Politicians divided on suitability of €2.1bn proposal from private consultancy firm

Business leaders support plan to make El Prat an international hub but environmentalists warn against habitat destruction and increased emissions

2 million passengers and over 50,000 flights at El Prat, both less than in 2019, but up significantly on 2021

The enlargement plan was suspended by Spain, but activists fear it could still go on

Catalan president Aragonès urges Spanish government to contact him if they have "anything to say or propose"

Ada Colau criticizes lack of transparency of project set to impact La Ricarda natural reserve

"Environmental protection is a red line" for Catalan executive who insist extension must comply with terms agreed 

Controversial €1.7 billion plan to make Josep Tarradellas an international hub will go ahead despite environmental concerns

Business interests and environmentalists at odds over proposal that would see runway extended into specially protected wetlands

Barcelona City Council also supports 'efficient' rail connection between El Prat airport and those in Girona and Reus