Bundesrat faces 27 March vote on bills aligning German asylum law with the EU Pact
Bundesrat urges fast-track residence permit for graduates of German vocational training
German carriers brace for 10 April Entry/Exit System deadline
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Germany–Czech Republic border treaty nears final approval deadline
Legislation approving a new Germany-Czech border treaty faces a 27 March Bundesrat deadline. The accord digitises the boundary and streamlines future technical adjustments, promising smoother infrastructure projects and clearer rules for cross-border workers once ratified.
European Sleeper relaunches Paris-Berlin night train, giving business travellers a low-carbon alternative
European Sleeper has restarted overnight rail service between Paris and Berlin as of 26 March 2026, restoring a key low-carbon corridor for German and international business travellers. The privately-funded service runs three nights a week, offers Wi-Fi and sleeper cabins, and has already been adopted by several German corporates seeking to cut travel emissions. If punctuality and pricing hold, the route could siphon traffic from airlines and reshape company mobility policies.
Updated 2026 salary thresholds for Germany’s EU Blue Card spark last-minute application rush
A legal briefing posted on 26 March confirms that Germany’s EU Blue Card salary thresholds for 2026 are €50,700 (standard) and €45,934 for shortage occupations and young graduates. Employers must update in-flight applications or risk refusals, while candidates in IT without degrees can still qualify if they meet experience and salary criteria. The guidance has triggered a rush to adjust contracts and highlights the importance of salary compliance in Germany’s business immigration pipeline.