Modernised Federal Police Act broadens powers at German borders and transport hubs
The Bundestag has approved a sweeping update of the Federal Police Act, giving officers new anti-drone powers at airports, clearer authority to run biometric checks in the Schengen border zone and enhanced digital access to EU entry-exit data. The law aims to reduce travel disruptions and tighten security, but it also introduces fresh compliance considerations for companies moving staff or goods through German borders and transport hubs.
Jul 11, 2026
