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 asylum processing to so-called “safe countries.” Meanwhile, over 4.3 … Read more
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 country. The government warned that this is due to … Read more
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 as a “true structural reform,” the agreement seeks to … Read more
As new travel rules come into effect between the UK and Europe, confusion and opportunistic scams are already surfacing. With the UK’s ETA now mandatory for European Union (EU) visitors and the EU’s ETIAS not launching until 2026, experts are … Read more
After a record year for tourism and a small dip in global travel demand, Cyprus is planning to grow its travel industry even more in 2025. The country is improving flight options, offering smart incentives, and focusing on better visitor … Read more
Greece is tightening controls on illegal migration and creating simpler legal routes to fill labor shortages, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. The government plans to enforce stricter asylum rules and speed up deportations while bringing in workers to meet demand. … Read more
Spain is taking the lead in putting the European Migration and Asylum Pact into action. Minister Elma Saiz and the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration are working to adjust national policies to meet the pact’s goals. The goal … Read more
Poland’s fortified eastern border stands as a symbol of growing tension, hardened policy, and complex political choices. With migrant flows rising and international law under pressure, Warsaw now draws a sharper line—backed by €52 million in European Union (EU) funding … Read more
Europe faces a growing labor shortage, and the European Parliament has taken a bold step to address it. Lawmakers backed a plan to launch the EU Talent Pool, a platform designed to connect employers with skilled workers from outside the … Read more
Fewer migrants are entering the European Union (EU) through unofficial routes, and fewer people are applying for asylum. Some border crossings are still busy, but changes in migration patterns point to shifts in policy, seasonal trends, and new challenges for … Read more