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The annotation outlines the socio-economic and political-administrative prerequisites for the restoration of the Elbe River. It begins by addressing the urgent need for action due to the river's environmental state in 1993 and current pollution levels. The discussion includes geological, hydrological, and administrative aspects of the Elbe's catchment area, as well as the goals for restoration and existing deficiencies. The text then explores practical political-administrative models, highlighting examples of environmental management frameworks, including private sector involvement and regional collaboration in waterway restoration efforts. Further, it examines the necessary conditions, requirements, and future perspectives for a politically-administrative model for the Elbe's rehabilitation. It raises questions about expertise and the role of citizens in environmental governance, addressing the challenges of representative democracy in managing environmental issues and the importance of citizen participation as a complement to representative principles. Finally, it presents strategies and management models for the Elbe, focusing on power dynamics, coordination, and legitimacy as criteria for effectiveness. It discusses the division of the Elbe catchment into regional units, potential management models, and the need to avoid central bureaucratic structures through regional environmental management. The conclusion emphasize