Germany evaluates Skilled Immigration Act and unveils “Work-and-Stay Agency” one-stop visa platform
Bundestag passes first package of EU-aligned asylum reforms, creating ‘secondary migration centres’
48-hour nationwide public-transport strike cripples German cities and business travel
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48-hour nationwide public-transport strike set to paralyse German cities
Public-transport workers will stage a 48-hour nationwide strike on 27-28 February, crippling buses, trams and some metro services across 15 federal states. The walkout—announced on 26 February—will force travellers onto overloaded trains and roads, creating major challenges for business itineraries and last-mile logistics.
Germany extends border controls with Czech Republic until 15 September 2026
Berlin has prolonged temporary checks on the Czech border until 15 September 2026, citing migration and security concerns. The move keeps spot inspections in place on key road and rail corridors, adding delays for freight and travellers while raising questions about Schengen-code compliance. Companies should allow extra buffer time and ensure travellers carry passports or EU IDs.
Bundestag amends Aviation Security Act, giving airports new powers against rogue drones
Parliament has fast-tracked a law that lets police and, in emergencies, the military neutralise drones near airports and criminalises unauthorised airside trespass. The reform aims to cut costly flight disruptions and will impose new compliance duties on drone-operators and airport tenants.
One year on, Germany’s digital visa portal still hampered by appointment bottlenecks
A legal industry review finds Germany’s fully digital skilled-worker visa portal, operational since February 2025, is still slowed by limited biometric-appointment capacity. Processing times have improved but not yet hit government targets, leaving employers to pad lead-times and follow mission-specific document rules.
New Federal Collective Bargaining Compliance Act could reshape posted-worker bids on German infrastructure projects
A new law obliges companies—domestic or foreign—to honour German collective-wage agreements when executing federal contracts above €50,000. Posted-worker suppliers must certify compliance or risk fines and debarment, adding a fresh layer of diligence for cross-border project bids and assignee payroll planning.