Mira Irion leads new construction projects: Eislingen is committed to the future!

Mira Irion leads new construction projects: Eislingen is committed to the future!

Significant changes in the city administration are imminent in Eislingen. With the appointment of Mira Irion as the new head of the construction department, an experienced architect was appointed to head the largest project in her department: urban development. Since mid-October 2025, Irion has taken on responsibility for the sustainable development of the city center. Other important projects include the Silcherschule learning center and the expansion of the Erich Kästner Gymnasium. The city administration is thus responding to the increased demands on urban educational and living spaces.

Mira Irion can look back on an impressive career. She studied architecture and urban planning in Kaiserslautern and Stuttgart and worked for the Stuttgart office Pesch Partner Architektur Stadtplanung GmbH for over twelve years. After moving into the public service in 2012, she gained a wide range of experience in urban development, including in Göppingen and as building authority manager in Remshalden. Their expertise in the renovation of listed buildings and the construction of daycare centers is particularly emphasized.

Price stability required for the Germany ticket

Parallel to the developments in Eislingen, there is increasing discussion about the Deutschlandticket, which was introduced in May 2023 at a price of 49 euros. This ticket allows unlimited travel on regional and local public transport and is becoming increasingly popular. But the financial feasibility of the model is in jeopardy because federal and state subsidies are not enough to cover the rising costs of inflation, energy prices and operating costs. For this reason, German Environmental Aid demands that the price be kept stable at a maximum of 49 euros until at least 2030.

The need for massive investments in bus and train infrastructure is also becoming increasingly clear. Industry insiders warn that current service levels cannot be maintained without additional financial support. Against this background, possible price increases and new pricing models that could jeopardize access to public transport are being discussed.

Despite the challenges, demand for the Deutschlandticket remains strong. Around 13.5 million subscribers nationwide are currently using the ticket and the number of train passengers has increased by 16% since its introduction. In Hamburg, the number of subscriptions increased by 60% to 415,000, which underlines the positive effect of the ticket.

Transport transition and its challenges

While the Deutschlandticket is intended to make a contribution to the transport transition, empirical studies show that in practice it does not always achieve the desired effect. The proportion of true “system adopters” among users is less than 5%, and CO2 savings are estimated at between 4.2 and 6.5 million tons per year. The net benefit of the ticket is estimated at at least 3 billion euros per year, but without additional measures the transport transition will be difficult to achieve.

In summary, it can be said that the developments in Eislingen and the debates about the Germany ticket are closely linked. Both topics are of considerable importance for urban development and the goal of promoting sustainable mobility in Germany. The next steps will be crucial to whether the city administration and transport operators can achieve the goals they have set.

For further information about Mira Irion's new projects in Eislingen, please visit filstalexpress.de. You can find information about the Deutschlandticket at germanyexpats.com and in-depth analyzes on it [ariadneprojekt.de].