US to limit stays of students, journalists
The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign students' stays to four years and journalists' stays to 240 days, part of a broader immigration…
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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…
Irish deputy PM open to citizenship language test after Parnell Square conviction
Simon Harris said he was not commenting on the case itself, though he argued there were "legitimate discussions to be had around citizenship in general".
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.
Labour MPs press Burnham to dilute migration reforms
Almost 80 Labour MPs wrote a letter to Andy Burnham, the party's presumptive next leader and prime minister-in-waiting, warning that he risked "losing progressive…
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.
Seven out of 10 ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ in Spain found to be 18 or older
The figures come from medical and documentary checks carried out on thousands of young migrants who arrived claiming to be minors.
Sweden approves law allowing easier expulsion of immigrants who behave badly
The legislation expands the assessment of an immigrant’s “honest and orderly way of life”.
Greek minister calls criticism of tougher migration policies a ‘badge of honor’
“Every time UN envoys express concern over my legislation, it makes me proud of that legislation,” declared Thanos Plevris.
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Spain receives 900,000 applications in migrant legalisation drive, double expected demand
So far, authorities have granted around 360,000 temporary permits, representing roughly 40 per cent of processed requests.
Swiss voters reject bid to cap population and tighten immigration
Almost 55 per cent of voters opposed the measure and 45 per cent backed it, whilst turnout reached about 59 per cent.
EU migration pact takes effect as the bloc shifts towards returns
Under the new framework, anyone arriving irregularly must now pass through a common screening before being formally admitted.
Italy reports dramatic fall in illegal immigration as repatriations surge under Meloni government
Since the Meloni government took office in October 2022, the total number of repatriations has increased by more than 40 per cent.
Healthcare industry worry as Swiss voters to decide on 10 million population cap
Key sectors in Switzerland have become structurally dependent on foreign labour.
Employers in Britain hire 27 young non-EU migrants for each young Briton
Nearly one million young Britons aged 16 to 24 are now classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
French Justice Minister calls for three-year halt to legal immigration in France
"We have reached the limit of our capacity for integration and assimilation".
US rejects UN migration declaration, denouncing replacement immigration across the West
The Trump Administration did not take part in the second International Migration Review Forum, held at UN headquarters in New York.
Switzerland to vote on limiting immigration
A referendum could soon push Switzerland towards significantly stricter migration policies and potentially place its bilateral agreements with the European Union…
France moves to extend detention of dangerous irregular immigrants
The bill would allow authorities to hold foreigners subject to deportation orders for up to seven months.
Sweden to apply stricter citizenship rules for applicants
It will be more difficult to become a Swedish citizen after the Swedish government approved a new citizenship law.
Spanish Government urges prisons to facilitate regularisation requests from foreign inmates
The Spanish Government has instructed prisons to actively identify foreign inmates eligible for regularisation and to assist in processing their applications as…
UK Greens demand US foots bill if fans barred over social media ahead of World Cup
UK Green Party spokesperson has called on the US to cover travel costs for British football fans denied entry over their social media activity ahead of the 2026…
Sweden wants to force authorities to report illegal migrants
Sweden's government today said it was moving forward with a contested bill that would require authorities to report immigrants believed to be staying in the country…
Spanish Government to provide healthcare access to undocumented migrants
Spain's Council of Ministers has approved a royal decree mandating universal access to public healthcare for all foreign nationals residing in the country, even…
Next Danish government could break human rights conventions
Denmark looks set to maintain a tough stance on migration policy even after the snap election, which the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, called on February…
Italy faces political storm over ‘remigration’ bill
A bill to implement "remigration" has reached the Italian parliament and could soon be put to a vote.
EU eyes migration clampdown with push on deportations, visas
The European Union today laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line…
Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants
Spain's left-wing government approved Tuesday a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the country's latest break with harsher policies…
Asylum-related immigration to Sweden at lowest in 40 years
Sweden's asylum-seeker numbers fell by approximately 30 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, marking the lowest level of asylum-related immigration in 40 years.
Ireland clamps down on immigration
Ireland plans to curb its high population growth with sweeping new migration and asylum rules, the country's justice minister said.