The European Union has launched its most significant migration overhaul in a decade. The new EU Migration Strategy for 2026–2031 introduces accelerated deportations, fully digital borders via the EES system, and a groundbreaking EU Visa Strategy that treats visas as tools of diplomacy. This article breaks down the key changes, from Spain's major regularization program to the upcoming ETIAS requirement for travelers, and what they mean for migrants, tourists, and European resi

Under the new policy, effective June 11, 2025, holders of work-based residence permits will no longer be restricted to the specific profession or employer listed on their permit. Instead, they can seek employment in sectors identified as facing labor shortages without the administrative burden of applying for a new residence permit, provided their current permit remains valid.