CDU/CSU Demands Emergency Session Over Stuttgart 21 Delays

Vehicle congestion on various roadways. - CDU/CSU Demands Emergency Session Over Stuttgart 21 Delays

In the Transport Committee meeting on Wednesday, the Union questioned Wissing regarding the ongoing developments, according to Lange. He mentioned that Wissing seems to be shifting the blame to Deutsche Bahn (DB), while simultaneously stating that DB AG remains under government ownership. This contradictory stance is not acceptable to the Union. As a result, they plan to organize a special session of the Transport Committee, where they expect Wissing and key railway officials to thoroughly address the issues surrounding Stuttgart 21.

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1. The CDU/CSU is urging a special meeting in the Bundestag due to the delays in the Stuttgart 21 railroad project, as reported by the German Press Agency.
2. Ulrich Lange, a member of the FDP, criticized Volker Wissing's stance on the Stuttgart 21 delays, as Wissing seems to be attributing blame to German Railways while maintaining their government ownership.
3. The ongoing issues with the Stuttgart 21 project have led to significant delays, causing traffic congestion in Baden-Württemberg and impacting rail transportation across Germany.
4. Wissing, the Federal Transport Minister, was questioned in the Transport Committee about the Stuttgart 21 project delays, with Lange stating that his responses were contradictory.
5. Stuttgart 21 is a major railroad project in Baden-Württemberg, and the federal government and Deutsche Bahn are both involved, leading to complex dynamics in addressing the delays.
6. The CSU, being a key party in the coalition government, is also concerned about the Stuttgart 21 delays and is demanding transparency and accountability in the handling of the project.
7. The Union (CDU/CSU and FDP) is determined to ensure that the Stuttgart 21 project resumes its progress without further delays, and they will hold a special meeting to discuss the matter with Volker Wissing and German Railways officials.
8. The debate over the Stuttgart 21 project delays continues to dominate discussions in Berlin's political circles, as parties, including the CDU/CSU, FDP, and CSU, look for solutions to mitigate the negative impacts on traffic and the rail industry in Germany.

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