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Merkel at the IAA in Munich: Söder speaks of "Auto is coming home" - Reiter speaks to the industry in conscience

2021-09-07T13:05:49.361Z


Important visitors at the IAA Mobility in Munich: Chancellor Merkel speaks with the CEOs of the major car manufacturers about the mobility transition.


Important visitors at the IAA Mobility in Munich: Chancellor Merkel speaks with the CEOs of the major car manufacturers about the mobility transition.

September 7, 2:54 p.m.:

Söder recalls the economic importance of the automotive industry.

Around 30 percent of the economic output in the Free State comes from the automotive industry.

The industry is the "heart of the German economy," says the CSU politician.

September 7, 2:43 p.m .:

And then Söder is happy that the VDA has decided in favor of Munich at the IAA.

“Auto is coming home,” says Söder, making people smile in the hall.

September 7th, 2:43 pm:

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) is happy that the fair is taking place at all - and thanks “Dear Angela.

We got the country through the crisis well. ”That is the prerequisite for the IAA to take place at all now.

September 7, 2:40 p.m .:

Munich's mayor Reiter speaks to the industry in conscience.

Traffic volumes and climate change called for answers.

At the same time, Reiter appeals to the activists who had announced protests in advance.

Everyone is allowed to have his or her opinion and bring his or her point of view into the discussion, "but peacefully," says Reiter to the applause of the guests.

September 7th, 2:37 pm:

Exhibition boss Klaus Dittrich is pleased that the VDA has decided in favor of Munich at a time when “it was not yet clear whether the exhibition could take place at all.

As the first major trade fair after the Corona break of one and a half years, the "IAA Mobility is a pioneer for the entire industry in Europe".

September 7, 2:28 p.m.:

Chancellor Angela Merkel comes to Hall A3 at Messe München accompanied by VDA President Hildegard Müller.

Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder, his colleague Winfried Kretschmann and of course the grandees of the German automotive industry were also there.

September 7, 2:27 p.m .:

Chancellor Angela Merkel will open the IAA for the last time today.

What will Merkel be giving the auto industry to take on the road?

First report from September 7, 11:58 a.m .:

Despite major protests around the IAA Mobility, Chancellor Angela Merkel * is expected today.

She travels to Munich for the opening of the automobile and traffic fair.

After the last Bundestag session before the election, she wants to speak to the assembled car managers in the afternoon and then take a short tour to get an impression of the new electric vehicles and technologies.

The opening day is all about climate protection.

The CEOs Herbert Diess (Volkswagen), Ola Källenius (Daimler) and Carsten Spohr (Lufthansa) will speak about CO2-free mobility even before the Chancellor arrives.

Climate activists have announced protests.

IAA: Change from a pure car show to a city event

With the official opening, the IAA events will also begin in several places in the middle of Munich and the test operation on a so-called environmental lane between the exhibition grounds and the city. There, visitors can try out new hydrogen-powered cars for themselves. The change from a pure car show in exhibition halls to an event throughout the city is part of the new exhibition concept, which also includes 70 bicycle manufacturers, self-driving Deutsche Bahn shuttle buses and e-scooters. (dpa) * Merkur.de is part of IPPEN-MEDIA

Source: merkur

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