The European Union (EU) is preparing to change its migration policy with a focus on stricter deportation rules. The European Commission is responding to demands from member states for tougher measures…
The European Union has announced a major delay in the launch of its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). It will now start six months after the Entry/Exit System (EES)…
The Finnish government has announced plans to make it harder to gain citizenship. The focus is on integration, national security, and financial independence. These changes are set to go to Parliament…
Slovenia will keep border checks with Croatia and Hungary in place until June 21st, 2025. These checks started in October 2023. The government announced the extension on November 21st, 2024, citing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
