Bundestag Passes EU-Aligned Asylum Reform, Allowing Work After 3 Months
48-Hour Nationwide Public-Transport Strike Brings German Cities to a Standstill
48-Hour Nationwide Transport Strike Set to Disrupt Business Travel Across Germany
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Germany Freezes New Admissions to State-Funded Integration Courses
BAMF has halted most new admissions to federally funded integration courses, effective immediately, citing budget limits. Thousands of newcomers must now finance language training privately, adding cost and complexity to corporate-relocation programmes.
China Extends 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Germans, Opening New Horizons for Business Travel
Beijing’s new policy grants German passport holders 30 days’ visa-free entry, slashing red tape for business trips and signalling a thaw in post-pandemic travel barriers. Corporates should update travel policies and monitor compliance rules on permissible business activities.
Police Evacuation at Stuttgart Airport Causes Morning Flight Delays
A security evacuation at Stuttgart Airport on 26 February forced 500 passengers to re-clear screening and delayed nine departures by up to two hours. While flights resumed quickly, corporates should expect residual knock-on delays and review contingency timings for future trips through the airport.