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Italy Opens Pre-Filling Window for 2026–2028 ‘Decreto Flussi’ Work-Visa Quotas
Italy opened the pre-filling phase for 164,850 non-EU work permits under the 2026–2028 *Decreto Flussi* on 23 October. Employers have until 7 December to prepare applications for four January–February click days. The expanded quota—part of a three-year plan totalling nearly half a million permits—aims to fill chronic labour shortages while preserving strict controls on irregular migration.
Nation-wide 28 October Strike Threatens Major Travel Disruption in Italy
Grass-roots union CUB announced a national general strike for 28 October, warning that transport staff will participate. Past CUB actions have grounded flights and delayed trains, so companies should prepare alternative travel arrangements, monitor guaranteed-service lists and inform mobile employees of their passenger-rights.