Germany opens 24/7 national drone-defence centre in Berlin
Overhead-line failure paralyses Cologne–Düsseldorf rail corridor, stranding 500 passengers
OECD Migration Outlook 2025 highlights Germany’s record demand for skilled foreign labour
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EU-Western Balkans summit opens in Brussels with Germany pushing ‘returns-for-visas’ deal
At today’s EU-Western Balkans summit, Germany is spearheading a deal that links faster readmission of rejected asylum applicants to expanded visa opportunities for Balkan students and workers. The initiative could ease Germany’s asylum caseload while improving legal mobility channels valuable to German employers.
EU enforces single-entry rule for many Russian Schengen visas, impacting travel to Germany
From 16 December 2025, Russian nationals applying for Schengen visas inside Russia—including at German consulates—will generally receive only single-entry permits. The shift adds cost and lead time for German firms that still host Russian clients or employees and is part of the EU’s broader sanctions and security posture.
US plans mandatory social-media disclosure for German visa-waiver travelers
A DHS draft rule dated 16 December 2025 would oblige German citizens travelling under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program to list their social-media history and provide more biometrics when applying for an ESTA. German businesses fear delays and privacy risks for staff heading to the U.S.
Visa-screening under scrutiny after Magdeburg terrorism suspect entered Germany legally
A 21-year-old Central Asian arrested over alleged attack plans entered Germany on a legal visa in 2024, spurring debate over security vetting and post-arrival monitoring. Berlin may now introduce extra background checks during visa renewals for trainees and apprentices.