What you need to know

The Social Democrats (SPD) have censured a plan proposed by Germany’s conservatives to detain rejected asylum seekers indefinitely, particularly when they have committed a crime or were deemed a security risk.

Düsseldorf Airport is the first border entry point in Germany to introduce the EU’s new Entry/Exit System for non-EU nationals.

Germany’s top trade unions have accused the government of hurting workers and warned employers not to make staff bear the cost of economic troubles.

And while the far-right Alternative for Germany party retains the largest support among voters, the ruling coalition has seen a rise in approval ratings, according to a new poll.