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
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 applying, showing that Luxembourg is becoming a popular place … Read more
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 asylum claims from their nationals. Framed as a response … Read more
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 borders in the Schengen Area. Luxembourg’s Interior Minister, Léon … Read more