Oliver Krischer

German states demand federal aid as rail fees rise

4 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Germany debates funding models to shift traffic to rail

German state transport ministers are intensifying demands for increased federal funding to combat rising track access charges paid to DB InfraGo. Following a European Court of Justice ruling that overturned the ‘Trassenp

German public transport digital ticketing proposal

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Germany debates new digital ticket for occasional transit users

German transport ministers are debating a proposal to implement a nationwide digital ticketing system for occasional public transport users. Championed by ministers from North Rhine-Westphalia and Hamburg, the plan sugge

Germany housing crisis: Rising rents and regulatory debate

40 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Germany housing market sees rise in furnished short-term rentals

The German housing crisis has intensified, evolving from a structural deficit into a widespread social and economic strain. By September 2026, the German Tenants' Association (DMB) reported that over 52 percent of the po

German and Austrian traffic and infrastructure reports

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Germany transport ministers debate new digital ticket for occasional travelers

Reports from Germany and Austria highlight various issues regarding road infrastructure, traffic regulations, and seasonal vehicle maintenance. In terms of infrastructure, specific signage such as the ‘red route’ (Rote R