Deutsche Bahn has so far defended itself against the GDL wave strikes in vain. Representatives from business and politics express their incomprehension about the inability of GDL and Bahn to come to an agreement.
At least 20 leading national and international trade fairs have already been affected. There are calls from politicians for the Federal Chancellor to intervene: “Olaf Scholz must now intervene and mediate,” said the deputy parliamentary group leader of the Union, Jens Spahn, to the “Bild” newspaper.