Maischberger on August 19, 2026: Focus on Transport Policy and the Situation in Ukraine
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, "Maischberger" featured Sandra Maischberger and focused on transport policy and the crisis in Ukraine. The discussion included the Minister of Transport, Steffen Bilger, covering federal government policies and the situation in Ukraine.
The political talk show "Maischberger," moderated by Sandra Maischberger, covered central national topics on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The focus was on current issues in transport policy as well as the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Among the guests was the Minister of Transport, Steffen Bilger, with whom the discussion extensively covered the federal government's new transport policies and the associated challenges for the responsible minister. Furthermore, the military and humanitarian situation in Ukraine was intensively discussed. In addition to Steffen Bilger, Susanne Petersohn, Anna Elsbernd, Kristina Dunz, and Anna Lehmann also participated in the show. Traditionally, "Maischberger" airs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:50 PM on Erster.