Today in Germany: A Roundup of the Latest News on Friday
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So far, the state corporation has been relying on corridor renovations: everything is blocked and then built. However, the concept creates resentment and is now to be reviewed, says the CDU politician.
Ship traffic is also significantly reduced on the Main. There is still a lot to do at Frankfurt's eastern port – because replacement transports are organised there.
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Transport minister announces response to low-water levels in the Rhine, Merz's party continues to lose support following government shuffle, one in seven pensioners continues to work in Germany and more news on Friday, August 7th.
The level of the Rhine is alarmingly low. Only about 67 centimetres is to be measured in Cologne. This has massive consequences for freight transport on water. Transport Minister Bilger (CDU) therefore plans measures on land like a suspension of driving bans.
Federal Transport Minister Bilger has announced short-term aid measures for the economy in the face of the persistent low water on important rivers. The aim is to maintain supply chains on the Rhine, Danube and Elbe despite the difficult conditions, said Bilger after talks with business representatives, associations and authorities in Bonn.
Exceptions to the truck ban and more goods on the rail: How Bilger wants to secure the supply despite low water.
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