Germany’s new conservative government has started a strict campaign to stop irregular migration. It has increased border checks and sent thousands more police officers to patrol. Officials point to the drop in illegal crossings as a sign that the plan … Read more
Irregular border crossings into the European Union fell by 27% in the first four months of 2025. As a result, more people are focusing on the EU’s migration enforcement methods. Frontex reported fewer people are arriving through most routes, but … Read more
Spain has kicked off 2025 with a tourism boom, drawing 17.1 million international visitors and raking in a record-breaking €23.5 billion in spending during the first quarter—marking a 7.2% increase from last year. This surge highlights a shift toward higher-value … Read more
In a significant nod to Europe’s growing demand for global talent, EU countries issued around 89,000 Blue Cards in 2023 to highly qualified non-EU nationals, with Germany alone accounting for a staggering 78% of them. India led the ranks among … Read more
European tourism grew by 4.9% in early 2025, even with global challenges. The European Travel Commission, in its latest report, stated that the increase came as more travelers looked for good deals and different types of trips. Despite economic concerns … Read more
Asylum applications in the Netherlands have plummeted by half in early 2025, mainly driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics such as the fall of Syria’s Assad regime. While this sharp decline has eased pressure on refugee shelters, it underscores a complex … Read more
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 controversial policy shift has drawn sharp criticism from neighboring … Read more
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 opportunities for young people in both regions. Even with … Read more
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. A new report by consultancy firm Tapio warns that … Read more
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 (EES). Designed to replace passport stamps with biometric verification … Read more