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Germany features in Reuters roundup of Europe’s new hard-line asylum measures
A 17 November 2025 Reuters overview of European migration policy shows Germany tightening asylum rules and deportations while simultaneously lowering EU Blue Card salary thresholds and introducing the Chancenkarte. The split approach means faster removal of irregular migrants but smoother entry for skilled hires – a dynamic corporate mobility teams must navigate carefully.
Chancellor Merz pledges one-stop digital portal for foreign skilled-worker applications
At the SZ Economic Summit on 17 November 2025, Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed plans for a single digital portal covering every step of Germany’s skilled-worker immigration process. The initiative aims to slash bureaucracy and make Germany more attractive to global talent, with potential benefits for HR teams that currently juggle multiple authorities and paper forms.