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Berlin U-turn: Germany Re-opens State-Funded Integration Courses—but With Strict Quotas
Germany’s government has scrapped its blanket ban on new integration-course enrolments and will reopen state-funded language classes from 1 June 2026, but only within tight quarterly quotas. Priority goes to Ukrainians, key EU workers and selected hardship cases. Companies relying on expatriate staff should expect longer waiting lists and higher costs for private tuition.
Strikes Dent Frankfurt Airport Traffic by 11 %—Half-Million Travellers Affected
Fraport says passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport plunged 11 % in April after six strike days by Lufthansa crews disrupted 500,000 journeys. The traffic update, published 15 May, underlines continuing vulnerability of German business travel as unions threaten further action in June.
Hannover Warnstreik Alert: ÜSTRA and Regiobus to Halt Services 20–21 May
A 48-hour ver.di strike will shut down Hannover’s tram and bus networks on 20–21 May, according to a notice published 15 May. S-Bahn trains will run, but business travellers and relocating staff should expect major last-mile disruption and arrange alternative ground transport.