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Press Conference Invitation: Financial Overhaul Needed for Public Transportation: Joint Investigation Suggests a Fresh Approach

Verdi's Announcement to Media Personnel of Newspapers, Radio, and Television

Press Conference Announcement: Critical Funding Overhaul Needed for Public Transportation: Joint...
Press Conference Announcement: Critical Funding Overhaul Needed for Public Transportation: Joint Research Highlights Urgent Action Required

Press Conference Invitation: Financial Overhaul Needed for Public Transportation: Joint Investigation Suggests a Fresh Approach

On September 9, 2025, a press conference will be held in Berlin, both in-person and online, to discuss a study titled "Strengthening Public Transport through Sustainable Funding and Efficient Structures". The event is organised by ver.di, a major German trade union, and Climate Alliance Germany.

The location of the in-person press conference is the ver.di Federal Administration, Paula-Thiede-Ufer 10, Berlin-Mitte, Room Frieda Kahlo. For those unable to attend in person, the conference will also be available online. The online meeting ID is 310 139 028 033 0, and the passcode is jg9YL6bz.

Richard Rother, press spokesperson for ver.di, will serve as the press spokesman for the event. The panel will include Andreas Schackert, Federal Specialist Group Leader at ver.di, Jonas Becker, Transport Expert at Climate Alliance Germany, and Dr. Astrid Karl, Senior Expert at KCW GmbH (Author of the Study).

The study presents a comprehensive proposal for sustainable restructuring of public transport funding, with the goal of providing more services and planning security, while maintaining the same cost base. The press conference comes against the backdrop of current discussions about a modernization pact and the Germany ticket.

If you wish to attend the in-person press conference, please RSVP by emailing [email protected]. The press conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

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