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Germany rolls out fully-digital visa processing portal for skilled workers
Germany has activated a nationwide digital visa portal that lets employers and skilled-worker applicants complete every immigration step online. Early data show processing times for Blue-Card and ICT permits have fallen by more than half, giving HR teams faster, more predictable hiring cycles and reducing paperwork. The reform underscores Berlin’s bid to stay competitive for global talent amid acute labour shortages.
Police union calls for fewer officers at German-Polish border as migration numbers fall
Germany’s Police Union says the sharp drop in irregular crossings no longer justifies keeping more than 1,800 federal officers tied to fixed checkpoints on the Polish border. It urges redeployment to stations and airports ahead of the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System, highlighting a growing debate over how to balance security with efficient mobility.
Winter storm triggers 200-plus flight delays and cancellations across German hubs
Heavy winds and snow forced Germany’s main airports to cancel 14 flights and delay more than 200 on 20 February. The weather disruption stranded thousands of passengers and exposed the tight margins in winter scheduling just weeks before new EU border formalities come into effect.