Tag: Volker Wissing
Poland increases pressure on Berlin
Good morning dear readers, Last night Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Poland’s initiative to provide his country with Leopard main battle tanks. “Thank you to President Duda, the Polish government…
Car manufacturers are demanding a clear strategy from the federal government
Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf The annoyance of the German car manufacturers consists of four letters and a number: Euro 7. The European Commission wants to tighten the emission standard – even…
Combustion off ensures new Zoff
Berlin The FDP calls on Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck and the Greens to commit to the industrial location. “At the mobility summit in the Chancellery, the Free Democrats…
The Greens and the FDP are arguing about nuclear power plant terms
Robert Habeck The Economics Minister had to bow to the Chancellor’s word of power on the nuclear issue. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin The answer from Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck…
Night trains for business travellers: Wissing examines potential
Berlin The Federal Ministry of Transport wants to examine the potential of night trains in Germany with a report. The aim is “to make a holistic ecological and societal comparison…
Olaf Scholz invites the car bosses to the Chancellery
Berlin Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) will receive the automotive industry for the first time on January 10th for a top-level discussion in the Chancellery to discuss the future of…
Europe falls behind in chip production
Good morning dear readers, the success of big things often depends on the very small details. Anyone who has ever built an Ikea cupboard that ended up missing a screw…
According to an expert report, Minister Wissing violates the law
Volker Wissing The transport minister is criticized for his policies, and now also by Bundestag lawyers. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) violates the requirements of…
Transport Minister Wissing is planning a small reform
Berlin A few weeks ago, Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing made a promise at the traditional skippers’ meal at Europe’s largest inland port in Duisburg: in 2023 he wanted to…
The federal government wants to realign the rail network
ICE The federal government wants to bring more traffic onto the rails. (Photo: IMAGO/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin With an extensive package of measures, the federal government is planning to make the…
This is the traffic light plan against China’s global influence
Annalena Bärbock The Green Party Foreign Secretary on a visit to Ouallam, Niger in April 2022. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels A lithium mine in Serbia, a train connection from Burkina Faso…
Many unanswered questions until the start of the 49-euro ticket
local transport The planned 49-euro ticket turns out to be more complicated than expected. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The planned 49-euro ticket is likely to miss the goal of Federal Transport…
So far are the digital projects of the federal government
Robert Habeck (left) and Volker Wissing The Economics Minister and the Digital and Transport Minister speak at the Digital Summit. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A look at the list of speakers…
Auditors warn of an expensive deal
Berlin The federal states will again discuss the implementation of planned relief in the energy crisis with Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) this Thursday. There is still a need for clarification…
Government cannot agree on acceleration pact
Berlin Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the prime ministers of the federal states will not agree on a pact this Thursday as planned to speed up planning and approval processes.…
One year traffic light coalition – That is the balance sheet of the most important ministers
Berlin Olaf Scholz and the ministers do not want to make a toast when the cabinet meets on Wednesday, one year after the start of the traffic light coalition. According…
Internet: data toll – EU Commission wants to ask “Big Tech” to pay soon
Deutsche Telekom The group has filed a lawsuit against the Meta subsidiary Edge before the Bonn Regional Court. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg, Berlin The European Commission is about to take another…
Internet: data toll – EU Commission wants to ask “Big Tech” to pay soon
Netflix boss Reed Hastings Who is the free rider here? (Photo: Getty Images for Netflix) Hamburg, Berlin The European Commission is about to take another hit against big tech companies…
Inland shipping is crucial for climate neutrality
The author Steffen Bauer is CEO of HGK Shipping GmbH. (Photo: Imago, private) “The path to the future can only succeed with a modern infrastructure” was the title of the…
Signs of relaxation: The editor-in-chief’s weekly review
Good morning dear readers, we are in an interesting situation. The doomsday scenarios were still dominating the headlines. All of a sudden, the signs of relaxation are multiplying. “The mood…