Person
Steffen Bilger
Economy
Energy & Commodities
Low water in the Rhine makes gas expensive
Read nowThe Rhine has too little water. Ships can carry less load. This leads to higher costs for gas and local shortages.
Politics
Other Political Topics
Low water in the Rhine: New ways for goods
Read nowThe river Rhine has very low water. Ships cannot carry many goods. Minister Steffen Bilger wants trucks to drive on Sundays.
Economy
Other Economic Topics
Heat and war make big problems
Read nowDry weather brings big problems in Austria and Germany. Crops fail, power plants make less energy, and rivers carry little water.
Economy
Companies & Markets
Deutsche Bahn makes profit again
Read nowThe Deutsche Bahn makes profit again. The company has 147 million euro profit in 2026. Many people ride the train now.
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.