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Bundestag Schedules Hearing on ‘MDWG’ Bill to Digitise Immigration Processes
On 29 April the Bundestag set 4 May as the hearing date for the MDWG, a bill that would digitise Germany’s immigration administration, introduce electronic residence files and create an API for real-time permit checks. If passed, the reform promises faster processing for visas such as the EU Blue Card but will impose new digital-reporting duties on employers.
German Court Strikes Down Border Check, Putting Berlin’s Internal Schengen Controls on the Defensive
The Administrative Court in Koblenz ruled that a 2025 identity check at the Luxembourg–Germany border violated the Schengen Borders Code, saying Berlin had not shown a specific security threat to justify prolonged controls. While the government will appeal, the decision intensifies pressure to roll back internal border checks that have caused delays for commuters and cargo. Companies should track disruptions and potential reimbursement claims as the legal battle unfolds.