Lufthansa marks centenary with 25 new aircraft and upgraded long-haul cabins
Nation-wide warning strikes snarl local transport and airport access across Germany
Bundestag reports “high-priority” work underway to implement EU’s new asylum pact
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BAMF sees surge in voluntary-return requests to Syria and Turkey
On 2 February media reported that more than 16 500 migrants used Germany’s voluntary-return scheme in 2025, with Syrians and Turks topping the list. BAMF offers up to €1 000 plus tickets, and the reopening of charter flights to Syria has fuelled interest. The uptick supports the government’s pledge to raise return numbers but raises humanitarian and compliance questions for employers.
Federal Police stop multiple illegal entries at German-Polish border over weekend
The Federal Police announced on 2 February that officers in Zittau prevented two unauthorised border crossings from Poland over the weekend, underscoring the day-to-day impact of Germany’s extended land-border checks. Business travellers on the Polish route should expect continued ID inspections and carry full documentation.
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.