Swiss allows in Romanian and Bulgarian workers
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16:12 11/02/2009
There was much controversy in Switzerland about work rights for Romanians and Bulgarians workers. There were concerns about letting in more foreign workers at a time of economic uncertainty. The good...
Switzerland: 25th signatory to the Schengen Agreement
11:55 17/12/2008
On 12 December, Switzerland added its name to the list of countries that have adopted the Schengen Agreement and In doing so became the 25th member of the group, which has no border controls for...
EU population approaching half a billion due to migration
10:32 16/12/2008
A net inflow of migrants helped push the population of the European Union close to half a billion people in 2008 according to figures released this week in Brussels. The data released by the 27-...
Ireland may impose tougher visa rules on nationals of 11 countries
10:23 27/11/2008
The Irish Government is to consider the introduction of new visa requirements for visitors from 11 non-EU countries, a move which would reflect the possible stance of the UK authorities. The...
Spain: Highest immigration intake in the EU during 2007
15:48 26/11/2008
immigration in 2008, according to Spanish Labour Minister Jesus Caldera. According to El Pais, a major Spanish news outlet, a total of 702,000 immigrants came to Spain during 2007 -- largest intake...
Spotlight: The European Union Blue Card
15:24 21/11/2008
• Media Center » Video Immigration News The idea for an EU-wide policy on skilled immigration was first introduced in 1999 but was put on ice in the aftermath of the Twin Towers terrorist attacks of...
