Category: EEA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Romania’s Path to Schengen Membership: Austria Considers Lifting Veto

Romania is closer than ever to full Schengen membership, with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu suggesting that Romania’s land borders could join the Schengen Zone by March 2025.  While Romania gained partial Schengen access by air and sea on March 31, 2024, its land borders remain restricted. After years of blocking Romania and Bulgaria’s Schengen membership…
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Slovenia Implements Language Test for Foreign Nationals Applying for Permanent Residency

Slovenia has introduced stricter language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency or permit extensions for family reunification.  As of November 1, 2024, all applicants for a permanent residence permit or those renewing their family reunification permits must demonstrate basic proficiency in Slovenian. Applicants now need to pass an A2-level Slovenian language test to meet…
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British Tourists Warned As Venice Prepares to Double Tourist Tax

British holidaymakers planning to visit Venice next year should be aware that the city’s controversial tourist tax is set to double. This increase, aimed at tackling the city’s ongoing issues with overtourism, will apply on more days and for higher fees than previously required. Starting April 18, 2025, and running through July 27, 2025, the…
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Protest Planned Against France and Germany’s Border Check

A Europe-wide protest led by the political party Volt Europa is set to take place on November 2nd, challenging France and Germany’s decision to reintroduce border controls, which the party claims undermines European unity and freedom of movement. Participants from across Europe will gather at 13:00 at the Les P’tites Pousses childcare center in Apach,…
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UK’s ETA Requirement Jeopardise French School Trip Program

French school trips to the UK may face cancellations as new post-Brexit entry requirements threaten an agreement that aims to simplify visits for French students, industry experts warn. Post-Brexit immigration rules have led to a sharp drop in EU school trips to the UK, with many groups now opting for English-language courses in Malta and…
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