Lufthansa strike grounds nearly 800 flights and strands 100,000 passengers across Germany
Berlin faces political backlash after Interior Ministry freezes funding for voluntary integration courses
BAMF sinks €25 million into ‘FLORA’ blockchain as 47 % of German asylum cases go digital
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Munich beefs up rail security and passenger flow ahead of 62nd Munich Security Conference
Up to 280 extra federal police officers will patrol Munich’s stations and S-Bahn network during the 13–15 February Munich Security Conference. The deployment aims to smooth passenger flows for high-level delegations and ordinary commuters alike, but travellers should expect spot checks and minor delays. Lessons learned will feed into Germany’s wider ‘Station Guard’ security model for future major events.
Border police seize €59,000 at Aachen checkpoint in latest signal of tightened cash controls
Bundespolizei officers seized €59,000 in undeclared cash during a routine stop at the Dutch–German border near Aachen, highlighting Germany’s stricter Schengen-internal controls. Travellers must declare cash above €10,000 or risk confiscation and fines. Companies should brief cross-border staff on the rules and consider electronic payment methods to avoid disruption.
Nation-wide Lufthansa Strike on 12 February to Paralyse German Hubs
Pilots’ and cabin-crew unions will stage a coordinated 24-hour strike at Lufthansa on 12 February, forcing mass cancellations at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn and Berlin airports. The walk-out threatens to disrupt at least 120,000 passengers, many of them business travellers. Companies should prepare rerouting and remote-work contingencies as further industrial action remains possible.
Free Webinar Explains Germany’s 2026 Migration Pathways for Employers and Expats
IamExpat is running a free webinar on 11 February that walks employers and expats through Germany’s revamped immigration landscape, including higher Blue Card salary thresholds and the forthcoming Opportunity Card. HR teams looking to fill skills gaps in 2026 can gain actionable compliance tips and up-to-date processing timelines.
India Named “Country of the Year” as BIOFACH 2026 Opens in Nuremberg
Germany’s BIOFACH trade fair kicked off on 10 February with India selected as “Country of the Year”, spotlighting the sub-continent’s booming organic-produce sector. The decision is drawing thousands of additional business travellers and heightening demand for short-term Schengen visas and accommodation on the Frankfurt–Nuremberg corridor.