Germany to Impose Tougher Border Checks May 6
Germany is set to enforce sweeping border control measures and stricter asylum rules starting May 6, in a bold move by Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz to crack down on irregular migration. The…
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UK, EU Edge Closer to Youth Visa Deal
Facing pressure from Labour MPs and EU negotiators, the UK and European Union (EU) are moving closer to agreeing on a new youth mobility scheme. This deal could bring back post-Brexit…
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Finland’s Forestry Sector’s Labor Shortages Spur Urgent Call for Foreign Workers
Facing an acute shortage of skilled labor, Finland’s forestry sector is urgently calling for the recruitment of more foreign workers to sustain critical operations in forest management, harvesting, and timber transport.…
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EU Pushes Forward Gradual Rollout of EES to Boost Border Security by 2026
As the Schengen Area marks 40 years of borderless travel, the European Parliament and Commission are accelerating efforts to modernize EU border controls with the gradual rollout of the Entry/Exit System…
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Luxembourg Sees Record 30,677 Schengen Visa Applications
Luxembourg has seen an unprecedented jump in Schengen visa applications, reaching a record 30,677 in 2024—a 17.8% increase from last year. More people from countries like India, Turkey, and China are…
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EU Designates 7 Countries ‘Safe’ to Streamline Asylum Processing Procedures
In a sweeping move to tighten migration policies, the European Commission has designated seven countries as “safe countries of origin,” enabling European Union (EU) member states to fast-track and likely reject…
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Germany’s Border Controls Strain Ties With Luxembourg
Germany’s new coalition government has vowed to keep border checks with Luxembourg, despite pushback from Luxembourg’s leaders. They believed that the checks cause problems and go against the idea of open…
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EU Border Crossings Drop 31% as Court Scrutinizes ‘Safe Countries’
As the European Union sees a dramatic 31% drop in irregular border crossings in early 2025, new legal scrutiny from the EU’s top court may complicate member states’ attempts to outsource…
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Latvia to Require Pre-Entry Declarations from Non-EU Visitors Without Visas or Permits
Latvia now requires people from outside the European Union (EU) who do not have a visa or residence permit to give personal and travel details 48 hours before they enter the…
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Portugal Launches Sweeping Immigration Reform with Fast-Track Work Visas and Stricter Controls
In a sweeping move to overhaul Portugal’s immigration framework, the government has signed a landmark protocol for regulated labor migration, aiming to fast-track work visas while enforcing stricter entry conditions. Framed…