Germany news: Transport ministers to talk low river levels

Federal and state transport ministers are to discuss the challenges to river shipping as water levels drop, whilst Cabinet is to decide on reforms giving new powers to intelligence agencies. DW has more.

Here's a roundup of the biggest stories hitting the headlines in Germany on Wednesday, August 12, 2026:

• Transport ministers are set to discuss possible measures as river cargo shipping is hampered by low water levels
• The Cabinet is expected to approve reforms to the foreign and domestic intelligence agencies amid rising hybrid threats
• The military has reported a large increase in drone overflights of sensitive sites in recent years

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