Bundestag reports “high-priority” work underway to implement EU’s new asylum pact
BAMF sees surge in voluntary-return requests to Syria and Turkey
Federal Police stop multiple illegal entries at German-Polish border over weekend
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Fake Romanian ID uncovered at French–German motorway crossing
On 2 February the Federal Police said they had intercepted a traveller carrying a forged Romanian ID at the Neuenburg motorway crossing from France. The incident underscores the scrutiny faced at Germany’s still-temporary Schengen land-border controls and the importance of genuine documents for cross-border assignees.
Germany Issues Red-Level Travel Warning for Niger, Urges All Citizens to Leave Immediately
• On 31 January the Federal Foreign Office escalated its advisory for Niger to a full travel warning and told German nationals to leave. • Companies must trigger evacuation plans, halt non-essential trips, and update insurance coverage to stay compliant with German duty-of-care law. • The move signals a tougher German approach to Sahel security and foreshadows stricter controls on trips to neighbouring countries.
Rail Warning Strike Announced for 3 February Threatens Regional Links in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Rail union EVG will stage a two-and-a-half-hour warning strike on 3 February, hitting the RE 6, RB 15 and key branch lines in Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. • Even a brief walk-out during the morning peak could paralyse commuter and business travel because regional operators share RIN infrastructure. • Companies are advised to pre-book flexible tickets, arrange shuttles for critical staff and anticipate knock-on delays throughout Monday.