# Germany news: Transport ministers to discuss falling river levels

https://mins.news/en/item/19852

- DW, 2026-08-12 07:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-transport-ministers-to-talk-low-river-levels/live-78330003?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s federal and state transport ministers are set to address the challenges that falling water levels pose for river shipping. The Cabinet is also due to decide on reforms that would grant intelligence agencies new powers. DW reports on both developments.