Bremerhaven (dpa/d.de) – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the port of Bremerhaven as a key hub for Germany’s commerce and safety coverage. On his inaugural go to to Bremen on Tuesday, Merz mentioned the positioning was “indispensable” to the Federal Republic and of “excellent significance” for navy cooperation as nicely.
“Bremerhaven is a central junction for our exports, for our provide safety and for worldwide cooperation,” the Federal Chancellor mentioned, including that financial energy, safety coverage and infrastructure had been carefully interlinked. Merz referred to as on the federal and Länder governments to take a position collectively within the port’s future viability.
He praised Bremerhaven’s effectivity and capability, highlighting how vital infrastructure was protected by the use of shut cooperation between all these concerned. Merz mentioned that the port performed a significant function in worldwide items transport and in connecting Germany logistically to world markets.
On the finish of his go to, the Federal Chancellor spoke to dockworkers and representatives of the state authorities about present challenges going through the maritime sector.
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