German Bundestag tables bill to roll out fully digital passenger processing at airports
Nation-wide GSM-R outage and cable fire cripple German rail services, Hessen hardest hit
Border spot-check at Aachen leads to arrest of internationally wanted trafficker
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Frontex warns EES border queues may last up to two years for Germany-bound travellers
Frontex told reporters on 23 June that queues linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System could persist for up to two years, hitting Germany’s key hubs just as the country re-introduces mandatory biometric capture after September. Businesses should expect longer border times for non-EU staff until at least mid-2027.
427 flight delays and cancellations cripple Munich and Berlin on 23 June
A staffing shortfall and traffic surge caused 427 delays and nine cancellations at Munich and Berlin airports on 23 June, stranding up to 65,000 passengers. Business travellers should expect knock-on disruption and invoke EC 261 rights where necessary.
Germany updates student visa guidance: 140-day work limit clarified
An updated legal guide published on 23 June confirms that non-EU students in Germany may now work 140 full days (or 280 half-days) per year, up from 120. HR teams must track both the 20-hour weekly limit during term and the new annual quota to stay compliant.
Germany shifts Syrian visa processing to Amman, Beirut and Erbil as of 1 June
Germany’s Foreign Office confirmed on 23 June that Syrians must now lodge German visa applications in Amman, Beirut or Erbil. The rerouting may lengthen processing times and raise costs for German employers hiring Syrian nationals.