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Bundestag Secures ‘Deutschlandticket’ Funding Through 2030, Locking-In €49 Nationwide Pass
Parliament voted on 7 Nov 2025 to anchor the €49 nationwide public-transport ticket in law until 2030, pledging €1.5 bn of federal funds for 2026 with indexed top-ups thereafter. The decision gives companies and assignees cost certainty and keeps Germany’s flagship mobility offering alive, though the ticket price will climb to €63 from 2027.
German Parliament Ratifies Revised International Health Regulations, Paving Way for Faster Cross-Border Pandemic Response
On 7 Nov 2025 the Bundestag approved the treaty law that implements the revised WHO International Health Regulations. The step standardises when and how Germany can impose health checks at borders, promising more predictable rules for international travellers and corporate mobility managers, while obliging airports to upgrade laboratory and communication capacity.
Federal Police Thwart Illegal Ferry Entry in Rostock Amid Heightened Port Checks
A 7 Nov 2025 enforcement action in Rostock highlights Germany’s tougher internal-border stance. Officers turned back a Somali passenger lacking a passport, underscoring new, more intensive ferry checks. Employers should brief travellers on stricter document controls on Scandinavian routes.
Digital Vehicle Registration Arrives: i-Kfz App Lets Drivers Carry Car Papers on Their Phone
Germany released the i-Kfz smartphone app on 7 Nov 2025, letting residents store and present their car registration certificate digitally. The move eases fleet management for companies and aligns with plans to digitalise all vehicle-administration processes, though the paper document remains mandatory when driving abroad.