After excessive protests at Easter and Pentecost the position of both parties got more radical, especially influenced by the catastrophe of Chernobyl. As a result, the Bavarian government set up inviolable precincts up to 120 square kilometers around the construction area.
As a consequence of widespread unrest during Easter and Pentecost, the positions of both factions intensified, with the Chernobyl catastrophe serving as a catalyst. To mitigate this, the Bavarian government created protected areas surrounding the construction site, spanning up to 120 square kilometers.