What’s the impact of the drought in the Rhine River? | European Union News

Video Duration 24 minutes 30 seconds 24:30

Many countries are in the grip of intense summer heatwaves that are causing some of the world’s crucial rivers to dry up.

In parts of Europe, waterways have dropped to near-record levels, halting marine traffic and disrupting factories and industries.

Now, Germany is facing a crisis as the Rhine River – its most important shipping route – becomes difficult for ships to navigate.

That is not only affecting freight supplies and costs but its energy sector too.

So what will this mean for Europe’s struggling largest economy?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests: 

Ulrich Brueckner – professor of political science at Stanford University in Berlin

Nick Sitter – professor of public policy at Central European University and BI Norwegian Business School

Hubertus Bardt – managing director and head of research at the German Economic Institute