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EU Parliament Clears ‘Safe Country’ Deportation Rule—Germany Must Re-Tool Asylum System by June
On 10 February 2026 the European Parliament approved rules letting EU countries—Germany included—reject and deport asylum-seekers whose home or transit states are deemed “safe.” Germany must apply the accelerated procedure from 1 June, cutting decision times to ten days. Supporters say the change will unclog the asylum system; critics warn of rights violations. Companies should review workforce-planning and compliance processes for staff from newly listed safe countries.
Lufthansa Pilots and Cabin Crew Call 24-Hour Strike for 12 February, Threatening Near-Total Shutdown of German Hubs
Two Lufthansa unions will stage a 24-hour strike on 12 February, grounding the majority of flights at Frankfurt, Munich and other German airports. Unions seek higher pension contributions and job protections; Lufthansa says the demands are too costly. The walk-out threatens major disruption to business travel and cargo, with the risk of further stoppages if talks remain deadlocked.