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Germany news: Trial starts of ex-Transport Minister Scheuer
Sep 21, 2026, 4:14 AM CDT
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Former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer is being tried for perjury related to a failed car toll scheme. And cherry farmers have brought in a bumper harvest.
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Details of the perjury charges and evidence presented Outcome or potential penalties of the trial Specific reasons why the toll scheme is considered a failure Quantitative data on the cherry harvest (e.g., yield figures, regional comparison)
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