EU Migration Chief Unveils Plan for Stricter Border Controls and Speedier Deportations
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Launches Passenger Pre-Registration as EU Entry/Exit System Roll-Out Accelerates
German Embassy in Accra Extends Schengen Visa Processing Time to 14 Days
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Six-Day Nationwide Train Drivers’ Strike Cripples German Rail Network
A six-day strike by union GDL has shut down roughly 80 percent of Deutsche Bahn’s long-distance trains and most regional services since 24 January, causing major disruption for business travellers and supply chains. Wage talks remain deadlocked, and calls for compulsory arbitration are mounting.
Frankfurt Airport Starts Large-Scale Passenger Simulations Ahead of Terminal 3 Launch
More than 200 volunteers began full-process trials at Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3 on 27 January. The drills, which will involve 8,000 people by April, are designed to iron out check-in, security and immigration procedures before the facility opens on 22 April 2026 and hosts 19 million passengers a year. Corporate travel teams should prepare for airline relocations from Terminal 2 over the summer.
Safety Certification Delays Force Lufthansa to Block Most Business-Class Seats on New Dreamliners
Because the FAA has not yet cleared Lufthansa’s new Allegris seat-mounting system, the airline is blocking all but four business-class seats on its latest Boeing 787-9s, heavily impacting premium capacity and fare availability. The restriction is likely to last until summer 2026.
World Economic Forum Davos Spurs 150 Extra Flights to Friedrichshafen Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport recorded roughly 150 extra flight movements linked to the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, as fog and slot shortages in Switzerland diverted business jets and government aircraft across the border. The episode underscores the airport’s role as a strategic back-up hub for high-profile events.
Bavaria Reports 57 % Drop in New Asylum Applications and Record Returns in 2025
Bavaria’s 2025 statistics show more departures (19,413) than arrivals (13,850) of asylum seekers for the first time, reflecting stricter deportation and border-control policies. The shift may relieve administrative burdens but raises questions about workforce shortages.