In light of the ongoing low water levels, inland shipping operators warn of a potential division of the Rhine, as numerous gauge readings are historically low.
The Federal Minister of Transport has proposed suspending the Sunday and public holiday ban for trucks, which several federal states are already implementing. Opinions, however, are divided.
The low water level of the Danube is leading to the exposure of remains of former Wehrmacht soldiers. The German War Graves Commission expects further discoveries.
The low water levels in the Rhine are leading to a decrease in shipping traffic, forcing companies to rely more on truck transport. Criticism arises from Verdi regarding planned relaxations of the Sunday truck driving ban.
To prevent supply shortages caused by low water levels in the Rhine, several federal states have relaxed the Sunday driving ban for trucks. This primarily affects transports in Rheinland-Pfalz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, and Saarland.
The environmental organization BUND has sharply criticized Transportation Minister Bilger's plans for dealing with ongoing drought conditions, citing a lack of understanding of the climate crisis.
In light of the low water levels, associations are requesting measures from the Minister of Transport. The chemical industry warns of potential production cuts.
Transport Minister Steffen Bilger is convening a crisis meeting in Bonn while considering lifting the Sunday truck driving ban to facilitate freight transport.
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