Steffen Bilger appointed as new German Transport Minister
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Steffen Bilger
Germany
July 2026
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Steffen Bilger (CDU) is set to succeed Patrick Schnieder as the new Minister of Transport. Key challenges include railway financing, Deutsche Bahn performance, infrastructure maintenance, and driver's license reform.
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