Transit through Germany to Lebanon

[swy00]

Hi,

I'm travelling from NY to LEB via Germany and I was wondering if I need a transit visa.

I have an H1B visa valid for 3 years here in the US. I have a friend who once travelled with me around 6 months ago who passed without a Transit Visa. I called the consulate however and they said I would need one.

Any thoughts please?

Thanks.
swy