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The Chancellor's visit to Saarland takes place in the context of industrial transformation, particularly in the steel sector, which plays an important role in Saarland.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to attend appointments in Saarland this Monday. According to the Chancellery, in the afternoon the CDU politician will visit the Dillinger Hütte and take part in an event organized by Stahl Holding Saar. “The Chancellor will give a speech and get an idea of the company’s transformation,” it said.
Saar Prime Minister Anke Rehlinger (SPD) is also expected in Dillingen. In the early evening, Merz will take part in the inauguration of Helmut-Kohl-Strasse and Rue François Mitterrand in neighboring Saarlouis. The Chancellor is also reportedly giving a speech there.
For security reasons, the Federal Ministry of Transport has set up a ban zone for drones around the visiting locations from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, road users must prepare for road closures.
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