Germany issues more than 53,000 family reunification visas despite announced suspension
The numbers come a year after the Bundestag approved a two-year suspension of family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
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Migrant regularisation could ultimately bring three million newcomers to Spain
When the Government launched the regularisation programme, ministers said they expected between 400,000 and 500,000 undocumented migrants already living in Spain…
Across Europe, residence is beating a criminal record in court
European courts have held that foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes cannot be denied residence or deported where doing so would interfere with family life.
Pakistanis on skilled worker visas bring six times as many dependants to Britain
India remains the top nationality for main applicants, also bringing in a huge number of dependents. 2,395 Indians brought in 10,504 dependents.
Austria introduces quotas for refugee family reunification
Austria put in place quotas for refugee family reunification today, as part of changes to tighten migration policy as it implements the EU's new pact.
Pro-refugee NGOs urge EC to lift Austria’s ban on family reunification for asylum seekers
Several NGOs have filed a complaint with the European Commission against Austria’s 2025 decision to halt family reunification for asylum seekers.
Moroccan professor allegedly abandons children in Spain to secure state care for them
A Moroccan biology professor at a university in his home country, alleged to have abandoned his two young sons in Bilbao, has been arrested by Spanish police.
Family separated by Polish Government strict application of European law
A Polish family has been forcibly separated from their children as a result of a political decision taken by the current centre-left government led by Prime Minister…
Germany to suspend migrant family reunifications for some arrivals
The Bundestag, the main chamber of German parliament, has decided to put a transitory stop to family reunification for certain types of immigrants.
Austria ends family reunification for asylum seekers – but not indefinitely
Austria’s new government has decided to halt family reunification for asylum seekers.
Austria announces “immediate halt” of family reunification for asylum seekers
Austria’s incoming government has announced a stop to all family reunification procedures for asylum seekers effective immediately.
Swedish Government aims to tighten family migration laws
Sweden is to review policy regarding migrant family reunification, looking to implement more stringent procedures to lower the number of arrivals.