Germany’s chamber of commerce has called for the abolition of the national air traffic tax and for EU plans to introduce a kerosene levy to be dropped, arguing that rising state-imposed costs are undermining the country’s aviation sector. In a…

The coalition of the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats has agreed to speed up planning and permitting for roads, rail, waterways and bridges. According to the outcome document, the measures are set to enter the cabinet on 17 December and…

A report by the Federal Court of Audit (Bundesrechnungshof) delivers a sharp assessment of the federal framework used to finance Germany’s rail infrastructure, urging parliamentary committees not to approve its planned revision. The auditors argue…

Germany’s transport budget provoked sharp exchanges in the Bundestag on Thursday as MPs approved the 2026 plan and debated the special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality. Around 170 billion euros is planned until 2029 to repair networks…