BREMEN. Former Bremen senator for economics and ports Josef Hattig died on 31 July at the age of 89. Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte paid tribute to Hattig as a “politician of extraordinary stature who always stated his convictions in a straightforward and consistent manner.” The CDU politician, who had no previous party career, was initially senator for economics, SMEs and technology, and from 1999 ports, supra-regional transport and foreign trade were added to his brief.
Changes at J. MÜLLER Weser
Brake. On March 1, Manuela Drews (left) took over responsibility for operations at J. MÜLLER Weser as Managing Director and successor to Martin Krahl.