Lufthansa plots 2026 profitability surge with new long-haul cabins and leaner crew model
German embassy in Tehran slashes appointments, stranding hundreds of Iranian hires
EU law scholar sues Germany to end prolonged border checks
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Three travellers file racial-profiling suits over German border policing
Civil-rights groups filed three test cases on 27 November alleging racial profiling by German border police. Outcomes could redefine how identity checks are conducted on Schengen rail and road corridors, directly affecting international assignees who cross into Germany from France or Austria.
Berlin sees record 2,000 lawsuits over citizenship delays as backlogs grow
Berlin’s naturalisation authority faces unprecedented legal pressure: roughly 2,000 residents have sued for excessive processing delays in 2025 alone. The backlog threatens Germany’s talent-retention goals and forces employers to adjust assignment timelines.
Iranian skilled-worker visas stalled as German consulate cuts capacity
Germany’s embassy in Tehran has sharply reduced visa appointments, leaving Iranian nurses, engineers and apprentices in limbo despite valid labour contracts. Delays jeopardise employer recruitment goals and highlight a gap between Germany’s talent-attraction rhetoric and consular reality.
Lufthansa to restart Frankfurt–Tehran flights on 16 January 2026
Lufthansa will relaunch Frankfurt–Tehran flights on 16 Jan 2026, restoring direct passenger and cargo links severed since late 2024. The move eases travel for German firms active in Iran but requires ongoing sanctions compliance and risk-management measures.
Bundestag boosts 2026 interior budget, earmarks funds for migration control and digital ID
Parliament passed a €15.76 billion 2026 interior budget that channels fresh money into border policing, asylum-case staffing and digital residence permits. The measures promise faster processing but also tougher compliance checks for employers of foreign nationals.