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Spain Opens Mass Legalization for Undocumented Migrants With Long Queues Nationwide

The government says the move addresses labor gaps in an aging economy.

Police Warn Spain’s Residency Plan Could Cover Up to 1.35 Million

Portugal Halts EU Biometric Border System at Lisbon Airport for 90 Days

Spain’s EES Rollout Brings Biometric Checks and Early Queues at Malaga and Tenerife South

Italy to Reimpose Border Checks Nov. 3–4 to Block Eintracht Fans Before Napoli Match

EU Launches Biometric Entry/Exit System, Starting With Pilots in Italy

EU Starts Phased Rollout of Biometric Entry/Exit Checks at Schengen Borders

Czechia Bars Entry to Non‑Accredited Holders of Russian Diplomatic Passports

UK Ports Begin Installing Biometric Kiosks Ahead of EU Entry/Exit System Launch

EU Sets October 12 Start for Biometric Entry-Exit System

Belgium to Introduce Summer Border Controls to Curb Irregular Migration

Germany Extends Border Controls Until Mid-September

Germany Sees 30% Drop in Asylum Applications in 2024

Romania and Bulgaria Fully Join Schengen Zone After 13-Year Wait

German Politicians Divided Over Border Controls With Poland

Germany Considers Extending Border Controls Beyond March 2025

Romania and Bulgaria to Fully Join Schengen Zone in January 2025

Netherlands Implements Border Checks to Address Irregular Migration

Netherlands to Reinstate Border Controls to Curb Irregular Migration

Germany to Reinstate Border Checks Amid Security Concerns and Political Pressure