Frankfurt Airport Temporarily Suspends New Sky Line People-Mover
Lufthansa Unveils 11 New Allegris Long-Haul Routes From Frankfurt and Munich
German Labour Agency Warns Skilled-Worker Shortage Still Needs Immigration Boost
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ADAC Issues Holiday-Weekend Traffic Alert as Border Controls May Cause Delays
Germany’s ADAC predicts heavy traffic and long queues at southern borders from 29 to 31 May, citing holiday traffic, 1,000 construction zones and a full Brenner motorway closure on 30 May. Ongoing German and Austrian border checks could further slow flows, so companies should reschedule road shipments and advise travellers to avoid peak hours.
EU releases 2025 Schengen visa statistics: German missions issue 1.32 million short-stay visas
EU data show Schengen visa demand edged up in 2025 but remains 30 percent below pre-Covid levels. German consulates handled 1.32 million applications and issued 1.15 million visas, retaining their position as the busiest in the bloc. A lower share of multiple-entry visas and persistent backlogs at some missions mean corporate travellers should plan further ahead.
Labour-market indicator rebounds: BA-X index hints at renewed demand for skilled migrants
Germany’s BA-X vacancy index inched up to 103 points in May, signalling a modest revival in hiring—especially in construction, banking and manufacturing. Because the index guides Opportunity Card and Blue Card quota decisions, the rise suggests more spaces for foreign specialists later in 2026, but backlogs and higher salary thresholds mean employers should act quickly.