Some local residents have planned a counter-protest at the site on the day of the event to underline their opposition to the factory. Thousands are expected to attend, with locals given priority for the guest list announced by Tesla earlier this week. - Environmental concerns -Tesla began construction at the site in Gruenheide in 2019 after receiving preliminary approval under a special procedure. But local authorities are still in the process of evaluating the environmental impact of the factory, despite construction being all but done. Until the survey is completed, final approval cannot be given and production at the factory will not be allowed to begin.
