Germany news: DB hampered by 'organized irresponsibility'
DB chief Evelyn Palla wants to overcome the culture of ''organized irresponsibility" by empowering new decision-makers within the railway operator. Bavarian brass musicians have wrapped up a 72-hour concert. DW has more.
The German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB), under the leadership of CEO Evelyn Palla, is facing criticism for what Palla describes as "organized irresponsibility" within the organization. Palla has noted that the central management often made significant decisions but lacked responsibility for implementing them effectively in the field.
This is a result of the multiple administration levels within DB and has led to a culture of irresponsibility, according to Palla. The company is currently in the midst of a 72-hour live performance by over 140 brass musicians in Nuremberg, Bavaria, which may set a new world record. The performance involves musicians swapping sets roughly every 90 minutes to ensure interruptions do not exceed 10 seconds.
Bavaria's Premier Markus Söder has agreed to be the patron for the event and praised the musicians' enthusiasm and passion, emphasizing music's role in creating a strong sense of community. Meanwhile, cereal producer Kölln has expanded its contamination warning for its cereals with chocolate, citing fears that foreign objects may have entered the packages.
The warning applies to specific batch numbers and dates, and customers are urged to return their products to supermarkets for a full refund.
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