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Collapsing bridges and crumbling roads: Germany's infrastructure time bomb needs more than money to fix


Published on 2025-05-21 07:06:52 - Fortune
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  • With a
  • 500 billion fund on the table and public patience wearing thin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a monumental challenge to rebuild Germany.

The article from Fortune, published on May 21, 2025, discusses the critical state of Germany's infrastructure, described as a "time bomb" by Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). It highlights the severe deterioration of bridges, roads, and other essential infrastructure, exacerbated by years of underinvestment and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Merz emphasizes that merely increasing funding is insufficient; a comprehensive overhaul of management and planning processes is necessary to address the crisis effectively. The piece also touches on the political and economic implications of the infrastructure issues, suggesting that without urgent action, Germany's economic competitiveness and public safety could be at risk.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
[ https://fortune.com/europe/2025/05/21/collapsing-bridges-crumbling-roads-germany-infrastructure-time-bomb-needs-more-than-money-to-fix-friedrich-merz/ ]