The European Union Commission intends to set a lower limit for blood alcohol for drivers. In the future, the 0.5 promille limit for automobile drivers will be in force throughout Europe. For new drivers, the legal limit of blood alcohol will be lowered to 0.2 promille. The same lower limit that applies to drivers with less than two years driving experience will also apply to bus and truck drivers as well as those possessing a motorcycle license.
Government announces immediate action to combat BSE Berlin.
Agriculture Minister Kuenast wants to ensure that soon no untested beef is on the market. Sausage factory forced to close Berlin. The BSE crisis has for the first time resulted in the closing of a sausage factory. May. The factory produces primarily raw sausages. Compensation for victims of right-wing violence Berlin.