Lufthansa cabin crew vote paves way for Easter strike, Munich hub on alert
Bundeswehr travel-permit rule for men abroad triggers political backlash
Robots and relaxed visa rules: German logistics tackles talent crunch
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Lufthansa celebrates 100 years amid fuel-price shock and labour unrest
On 6 April Lufthansa marked the 100th anniversary of its first scheduled flight, unveiling a visitor centre and retro-branded aircraft. Celebrations are tempered by soaring fuel prices linked to Middle-East conflict and unresolved pilot and cabin-crew wage talks, factors that could mean higher surcharges and further strike risk for business travellers.
New ‘Gründungsbürokratie’ bill aims to make Germany a magnet for foreign founders
Germany’s cabinet approved the draft Gründungsbürokratie-Abbaugesetz on 6 April. The law promises same-day digital company registration, English-language filings and streamlined notarisation – changes that could entice non-EU entrepreneurs and make intra-company spin-offs faster. Final passage is expected before the summer recess.
Germany triggers debate by requiring men under 45 to get military clearance for trips longer than three months
A clause that resurfaced in Germany’s new military-service law obliges men aged 17-45 to secure Bundeswehr permission for any stay abroad exceeding 90 days. The defence ministry says approvals will be automatic, yet universities, NGOs and employers fear red tape for exchange programmes and overseas assignments. The rule illustrates how security legislation can have immediate consequences for international mobility planning.