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Apr 28, 20236 min read

Water supply seems to be Europe's new crisis

Europe is running out of water just as spring is beginning. A vital reservoir that supplies millions of Catalans is running out. Fighting...

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In 2022, Germany's labour migration increased by 19%

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Apr 28, 20232 min read

In 2022, Germany's labour migration increased by 19%

According to Germany's official statistical office, Destatis, the number of foreigners having a temporary residence title for job reasons...

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Plush pension fund for EU lawmakers has a €300 million shortage.

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Apr 27, 20233 min read

Plush pension fund for EU lawmakers has a €300 million shortage.

Taxpayers in the EU may soon be forced to fork over €23 million annually to save a pension plan that is about to collapse for hundreds of...

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Investigation: Netherlands Profiling Visa Applicants with Secret, Potentially Illegal Algorithm

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Apr 26, 20232 min read

Investigation: Netherlands Profiling Visa Applicants with Secret, Potentially Illegal Algorithm

An investigation by Lighthouse Reports and the NRC found that the Netherlands is profiling visa applicants based on their ethnicity using...

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Finland Expects Many Student and Employee Residence Permit Applications in 2023 and 2024

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Apr 25, 20232 min read

Finland Expects Many Student and Employee Residence Permit Applications in 2023 and 2024

The Finnish Immigration system recently stated that it expects a high number of residence permit applications from international students...

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Commission Orders Belgium to Allow EU Job Seekers to Stay for 6 Months

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Apr 24, 20232 min read

Commission Orders Belgium to Allow EU Job Seekers to Stay for 6 Months

The European Union Commission has urged Belgium to allow EU job seekers to stay in the nation for a reasonable period of time in order to...

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EU implores others to adopt its cryptoasset regulations

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Apr 20, 20232 min read

EU implores others to adopt its cryptoasset regulations

To establish a strong international strategy that safeguards consumers and financial stability, the rest of the world should imitate...

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Portugal may accept new Golden Visa applications till the end of May.

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Apr 20, 20232 min read

Portugal may accept new Golden Visa applications till the end of May.

Based on the updated final wording of the "Mais Habitação" (More Housing) program, applications submitted for a Golden Visa for Portugal...

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Malta Offers Startup Residence to Third-Country Entrepreneurs

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Apr 13, 20232 min read

Malta Offers Startup Residence to Third-Country Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs from third countries will be able to get residency in Malta and even permanent residency through the new Startup Residence...

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Ireland: 40% of First-Quarter 2023 Work Permits Went to Indians

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Apr 12, 20232 min read

Ireland: 40% of First-Quarter 2023 Work Permits Went to Indians

The Irish Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment has published statistics on the issuing of work permits to third-country...

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Austria's Interior Minister Says Romania's Schengen Accession Remains Unchanged

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Apr 11, 20232 min read

Austria's Interior Minister Says Romania's Schengen Accession Remains Unchanged

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has reiterated that the country's position on Romania's admittance to the Schengen Zone has not...

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If elected, the leader of Turkey's main opposition party promises visa-free travel

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Apr 10, 20232 min read

If elected, the leader of Turkey's main opposition party promises visa-free travel

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the leader of Türkiye's biggest opposition party, has pledged that if he is elected, Turkish people will be able to...

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The EU's new crypto asset restrictions are insufficient, according to ECB's McCaul

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Apr 10, 20232 min read

The EU's new crypto asset restrictions are insufficient, according to ECB's McCaul

The European Union's planned laws for crypto assets are insufficient, and safeguards must be enhanced to effectively capture risks,...

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Changes to Germany's EU Blue Card Explained

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Apr 6, 20234 min read

Changes to Germany's EU Blue Card Explained

Germany has made significant adjustments to its Blue Card, a European Union-wide residency card created specifically to attract highly...

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Understanding New Danish Work and Study Possibilities Since April 1

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Apr 4, 20233 min read

Understanding New Danish Work and Study Possibilities Since April 1

To lure foreign employees and students, Denmark has relaxed numerous of its laws. In 2022, 42% of Danish enterprises reported...

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New AML/CTF laws pass European parliament committees

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Apr 3, 20233 min read

New AML/CTF laws pass European parliament committees

Economic and Monetary Affairs and Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs committee MEPs passed three proposed laws to tighten EU...

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Romanian President Signs Digital Nomad Tax Advantages Law

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Apr 3, 20232 min read

Romanian President Signs Digital Nomad Tax Advantages Law

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed a bill exempting digital nomads from social security, social health insurance, and wage taxes....

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German Council Approves Skilled Immigration Act Changes to Attract Foreign Labor

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Mar 31, 20232 min read

German Council Approves Skilled Immigration Act Changes to Attract Foreign Labor

The German cabinet has given the ultimate approval to an updated Skilled Immigration Act, which will allow more skilled third-country...

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Following the storm of American bankruptcies, European banks are under "an unexpected stress test"

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Mar 31, 20233 min read

Following the storm of American bankruptcies, European banks are under "an unexpected stress test"

Europe has so far generally applauded itself for preventing further banking sector contagion in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB),...

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Denmark Modifies Its Aliens Statute in an Attempt to Attract More Foreign Workers and Students

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Mar 29, 20232 min read

Denmark Modifies Its Aliens Statute in an Attempt to Attract More Foreign Workers and Students

In yet another attempt to make Denmark more appealing to foreign employees and students, the Danish parliament has adopted several...

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