Merz Appoints New Investment and Railways Leaders in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has appointed Evelyn Palla as the first female chief of Deutsche Bahn and Martin Blessing as Germany’s first investment commissioner to boost the economy and attract international investments. With over €1 trillion allocated for military and infrastructure improvements, Merz aims to address chronic under-investment, particularly in the rail sector, where delays are rampant due to an aging network.

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