Studying in Germany? Here's when international students can skip statutory health insuranceInternational students in Germany can now apply for an exemption from mandatory statutory health insurance if they possess qualifying cover...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
EU lawmakers to approve migrant detention and deportation boostEuropean lawmakers are set to approve stricter migration rules. These new regulations grant authorities more power to detain irregular arri...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fearsFrance is moving away from American AI technology for its intelligence services. The government announced it will stop using Palantir's dat...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
How spouses and children can move to Germany through family reunification visaGermany offers a family reunification visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children. This visa allows them to join family members lega...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
EU to greenlight 'return hubs' migration reformThe European Union is expected to reach a deal Wednesday on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc, with som...
20 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Germany freezes family reunification rights for some refugeesGermany's parliament approved a law to halt family reunions for some refugees. This affects those with subsidiary protection for two years....
27 Jun, 2025, 03.11 PM IST
Germany’s immigration policies set for overhaul as Conservatives take powerGermany's center-right CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the parliamentary election, signaling potential tighter immigration policies. Merz's...
24 Feb, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Germany launches online visa applications via consular services portalGermany launched a digital Consular Services Portal for visa applications. This new system covers 28 types of national visas, making the pr...
03 Jan, 2025, 10.56 AM IST
Germany's new immigration policies present unique opportunity for IndiansGermany is seeking skilled workers from India to fill labor shortages. The country now has liberal immigration laws, making it an attractiv...
26 Dec, 2024, 01.18 PM IST
Germany can’t afford to turn its back on foreign workersGermany faces challenges in balancing the need for skilled migrants to fill workforce gaps with rising public discomfort about immigration....
30 Aug, 2024, 12.32 PM IST
Germany is about to make life much easier for foreign workers in 2024Reforms have been announced with an aim to make Germany more appealing for skilled labor. A points-based system, based on language proficie...
03 Jan, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Plan your education in these immigration-friendly countriesStudents opting to study abroad from India often look for employment and a permanent residency (PR) in the country leading to citizenship. ...
18 Sep, 2022, 01.19 PM IST
Germany is planning to introduce points-based 'green cards'Along with plans to make the citizenship process easier, Germany is also working on a new points-based immigration system that would allow ...
09 Sep, 2022, 06.15 PM IST
Germany is on the lookout for 400,000 immigrants to fill up job vacanciesThe new system will invite all the qualified professionals from outside the EU to work in Germany, accompanied by a smooth and transparent ...
26 Dec, 2021, 08.21 PM IST
View: A strange phenomenon in immigration during Covid-19 pandemic and lockdownsIn the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdowns, when the world economy has cratered, western governments took a U-turn on im...
09 Jun, 2020, 12.07 AM IST