Person
Patrick Schnieder
Politics
Domestic Policy
Patrick Schnieder leaves his job
Read nowTraffic minister Patrick Schnieder wants to quit. He asks chancellor Friedrich Merz to fire him. Steffen Bilger shall be the new minister.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Chancellor Merz changes his government
Read nowFederal Chancellor Friedrich Merz changes his team. There are new ministers for important offices. The transport minister must leave. But his successor cancels shortly before.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Big problems for the trains in Germany
Read nowA technical error stopped all trains in Germany on Wednesday night. The radio system for trains failed during maintenance work. Many passengers had to wait.
Politics
Domestic Policy
Less money for new train projects
Read nowGermany and Austria spend less money on trains. Many new train tracks take more time. There is not enough money for all building plans.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Less fuel: Many flights are cancelled
Read nowThe war in Iran causes problems with fuel. Fuel for planes is very expensive. Many flights in Germany will be cancelled this summer.