The 2026 federal budget and the financial plan to 2029 in Germany have been approved, but the settlement underlines a structural gap in transport investment. Almost 170 billion euros are allocated for road, rail and waterways, yet industry groups…

Germany is preparing a sharp redirection of transport funds as its inland waterway network edges toward structural failure. Transport minister Patrick Schnieder warned that ageing locks and weirs face a “massive backlog”, with renewal needs rising…

The government’s plan to restore the dedicated road toll fund has stalled, with no timetable yet agreed despite earlier pledges to reinstate it. The transport ministry said only that internal consultations are ongoing. Under the current framework,…

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport has presented a draft of its Master Plan for Charging Infrastructure 2030, outlining 40 measures across five priority areas to accelerate the expansion of electric vehicle charging networks. The plan aims to…