Friday, April 3, 2026

3 Apr 2026: Germany: 5 Things

 1.  Curious piece....around two million Euro being spent by German federal gov't.....to a external company....takes over tasks of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs for 2 years.  

Looking at cost....I'd say they get four-to-six PhD-level 'geeks' to do what the Ministry already does.

2.  Siegburg (NRW-state) last night....ICE train....masked-guy....on the train...lit firecrackers and talked up stabbing folks.

Dozen passengers injured in 'escaping'.

Cops investigating.

3.  WELT: 28k bridges on the 'need-to-renovate' list for Germany.

4.  Some teacher (German) wrote up a heavy criticism social-media piece of German high school kids.....extremely prone to violence.....some lacking basic hygiene expectations.

5.  Early this AM (Friday)....EU commissioner hints strongly of a fuel-rationing agenda coming up shortly.  No time given.

Based on Germany commentary....I don't see any 'limit' coming in April.  May might be a different story.

Key factor on air-travel....several spots might be a problem where a Frankfurt flight goes to x-country,  and jet-fuel is not possible...meaning the plane is stuck there.

Question also arises.....will public bus companies  have to jack  up prices to cover diesel going up?   

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