Tag: Ministry of Transport
EU creates legal certainty for the data economy – The EU opens up the Internet of Things Users regain control
Autonomous driving Who benefits from the data? (Photo: Daimler AG) Berlin, Brussels For the industry it is a huge treasure. Imagine a factory being equipped with robots and sensors –…
Why the German rail network is collapsing
Construction work on the railway line Deutsche Bahn has to invest: with 13.6 billion euros it is more than ever. 1,800 kilometers of track, 2,000 points, 800 stations and 140…
Climate toll gives the state treasury extra billions
road tolls Trucks will soon have to pay a toll to protect the climate. The carriers don’t like that at all. (Photo: imago images/Rupert Oberhäuser) Berlin Federal Finance Minister Christian…
Mission impossible for Volker Wissing
Berlin If Volker Wissing wants to know how high the mountain of work is that he is facing, then a look at the climate balance sheet of the old federal…
Coalition committee to settle dispute over combustion car
Ministers needing clarification Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP, left) in conversation with Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (B90/Greens). (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin The dispute within the government over the end…
Auto expert criticizes “hurricanes of resistance”
Berlin The director of the CAR Center Automotive Research, Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, sees the new delays in the start of regular production at the Tesla factory in Grünheide as a negative…
Gas prices: medium-sized companies are demanding a rescue package
On the way to the supermarket Retail chains invest a lot of money in their logistics and require planning security. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin Numerous freight forwarders, trading companies…
Gas prices: medium-sized companies are demanding a rescue package
Robert Habeck Due to increased prices on the gas market, companies are asking for help from the Federal Ministry of Economics. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Numerous freight forwarders, trading companies and…
Local transport: Federal Court of Auditors calls for public transport law
Subway In the past there has always been criticism that the federal states are misusing the funds for local transport. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Federal Court of Auditors is calling…
Experts expect further bridge closures
Fortunately, a replacement is already in place in Rindsdorf, so the old building was ready for demolition. However, the old bridges have one thing in common: Like thousands of other…
Experts expect further bridge closures
Fortunately, a replacement is already in place in Rindsdorf, so the old building was ready for demolition. However, the old bridges have one thing in common: Like thousands of other…
Government disagrees on combustion engine off
Berlin When the European Council discusses the future of the automobile on Thursday, Germany of all places, the country with the largest car manufacturers and the largest sales market in…
“Second-class charging stations” on the Autobahn
Rest area with charging station An electric car is parked at a charging station at the only fully renovated rest area “Ostseeblick” near Heiligenhafen. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf If you want…
Maritime coordinator: lobbying against German interests
Claudia Müller The Greens politician has a good reputation, but is now confronted with a massive conflict of interests. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Right at the beginning of her term of…
Germany’s company cars have to become electric
Car with plug-in hybrid drive Large German companies urgently need to convert their vehicle fleets to e-cars. (Photo: dpa) Overweight company cars roll on the streets of the Federal Republic…
Thorsten Frei is supposed to manage the business of the CDU / CSU parliamentary group
Union parliamentary group leader Ralph Brinkhaus (left) and Thorsten Frei The 48-year-old Frei is currently deputy parliamentary group leader. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Berlin The faction of the CDU…
The traffic light says goodbye to public-private partnerships
Berlin Despite empty state coffers, the traffic light coalition only wants to enter into public-private partnerships (PPP) in highway construction in justified cases. “The coalition agreement stipulates that state implementation…
The traffic light says goodbye to public-private partnerships
Berlin Despite empty state coffers, the traffic light coalition only wants to enter into public-private partnerships (PPP) in highway construction in justified cases. “The coalition agreement stipulates that state implementation…
How powerful will the Ministry of Transport and Digital become?
Traffic light coalitionists There is the greatest need for discussion in the traffic light coalition on the question of digital responsibilities, as all parties are affected. (Photo: imago images /…
Instead of efficiency, there is a loss of control
Berlin The new traffic light coalition will find it difficult to achieve its ambitious climate goals in the transport sector. Leading transport economists are convinced of this. The reason for…