Germany ordered to decide Afghan judge’s long-delayed relocation visa “without further delay”
Bundestag gives government power to label “safe countries of origin” by decree, speeding asylum rejections
German Constitutional Court Orders Immediate Visas for Afghan Supreme Court Judge and Family
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BGH Rules Airlines Cannot Re-Price Tickets When Passengers Skip a Flight Segment
Germany’s highest civil court has ruled that airlines such as Lufthansa cannot demand extra payment if passengers legitimately skip part of an itinerary booked as a cheaper connecting flight. The judgment protects travellers against retroactive fare hikes, provided they originally intended to complete the full journey and inform the carrier of changes. Corporate travel programmes should update policies to leverage the new consumer right and avoid unexpected cost exposure.
EU Sets 12 October 2025 Start for Biometric Entry/Exit System; Germany Flags Operational Risks
The EU has fixed 12 October 2025 as the launch date for its biometric Entry/Exit System, giving member states six months to deploy fingerprint and facial-recognition kiosks. Germany supported the decision but warned its border infrastructure is not fully ready, raising the prospect of delays for business and leisure travellers. Companies should prepare staff for first-entry biometrics and stricter automated overstay checks.
German Federal Police Bust Alleged Sham-Marriage Ring Facilitating Residence Permits
Federal Police conducted raids in Hesse and North-Rhine Westphalia, arresting three people suspected of organising sham marriages to secure German residence permits for Indian nationals. The bust highlights stepped-up enforcement against immigration fraud and signals tougher document checks ahead for employers moving staff to Germany.