On July 14th, Saarlouis celebrates the Franco-German Friendship Festival to honor the close ties between Germany and France. The event marks the French National Day and strengthens bilateral relations. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program.
Gas from France makes an important contribution to energy security in Germany. In the first three weeks, around 1600 gigawatt hours of natural gas flowed into Germany. The only connection point between the two countries is located in Saarland.
The Greens call for a heat protection plan for Saarland – similar to France, elderly people, people with disabilities, and those unable to work should be able to register when a heat-related weather emergency threatens. They also demand measures to maintain healthcare during heat emergencies.