Nationwide Police IT Failure Snarls Passport Control at German Airports
Lufthansa Cabin Crew to Stage 22-Hour Strike on 10 April
Nationwide Airport Strike to Ground Flights Across Germany on April 8
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Germany Extends Internal Border Controls for Another Six Months
Berlin has prolonged temporary checks at all German land borders until 15 September 2026, citing success in curbing irregular migration and arresting smugglers. While popular with voters concerned about security, the measure disrupts freight flows and daily commuters and could draw an EU infringement case if extended again. Firms must continue to brief staff on carrying passports and residence documents when crossing by road or rail.
Local Transport Strikes Snarl Commuting in Bavaria and Saxony
Verdi resumed warning strikes on 7–8 April, crippling buses, trams and U-Bahn services in several Bavarian and Saxon cities. The action, aimed at securing better pay and work conditions for 100,000 municipal transport employees, underscores Germany’s fragmented wage talks and forces employers to arrange ad-hoc mobility solutions for staff.
UK Raises Visa and ETA Fees—German Travellers Face Higher Costs
From 8 April 2026 the UK has raised most immigration fees, including boosting the Electronic Travel Authorisation from £16 to £20. German tourists and business visitors must budget for the higher ETA, while firms face costlier Skilled-Worker visas for assignees. Early filing and rigorous document tracking can mitigate the impact.