Spain has announced a major immigration reform to give residency and work permits to about 300,000 undocumented migrants each year until 2027. Starting in May 2025, this policy aims to tackle labor shortages and an aging population while helping migrants … Read more
The European Union has decided to fully admit Romania and Bulgaria into the Schengen Area. Starting January 1st, 2025, land border controls with these countries will end. This step, delayed by political and migration issues, will strengthen and expand the … Read more
Portugal depends heavily on foreign workers to keep its economy running, but this has raised concerns. Many industries, including tourism, agriculture, and construction, face ongoing labor shortages. Employers are pushing for simpler immigration rules to fill these gaps. At the … Read more
Germany’s decision to bring back border checks has caused tension with Luxembourg. Since mid-September, 49 people from Luxembourg have been turned away, marking a big change in travel between countries and raising concerns about the Schengen Agreement’s future. Cross-border tensions … Read more
Migration trends across the European Union’s (EU) borders are evolving. Despite a decrease in overall irregular entries into the EU, Frontex reports a significant 195% surge along the eastern border, particularly in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. This shift underscores the … Read more
This year, Finland had a noticeable decrease in work-based immigration, with fewer foreign workers applying for residence permits. The Finnish Immigration Service, Migri, reported about 12,500 work permit applications in the first nine months of 2024, down 5% from the … Read more
Europe’s travel sector stayed strong this summer, growing steadily in the third quarter despite rising travel costs. The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) recent report shows a 7% increase in international visitors from last year, with overnight stays up 5%. This … Read more
As European nations deal with the socio-economic effects of migration, Malta’s Golden Visa program is causing concern. This program, designed to draw foreign investors, raises issues around housing costs, residency rules, and economic goals. While the program has boosted investment … Read more
France has brought back strict border checks with its six neighboring Schengen countries, raising questions about balancing security with free movement. Starting November 1st, these checks will last for six months as the government aims to address increasing security risks … Read more
The European Union (EU) has raised stakes in its ongoing negotiations with the United Kingdom, demanding a Youth Mobility Scheme as part of a broader post-Brexit “reset.” This initiative, which would enable young people from both regions to live and … Read more