Italy publishes Conversion Law for 2026-2028 Flow Decree, unlocking 497,550 new work visas
Nation-wide CGIL strike on 12 December to halt buses and trains—business travellers urged to revise itineraries
EU migration overhaul clears legal path for Italy-Albania offshore processing centres
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Ferrovie dello Stato confirms record €18 billion investment for 2025, accelerating high-speed and regional upgrades
FS Group will invest €18 billion in 2025—€7 billion from EU recovery funds—speeding up high-speed rail links and station modernisation. Business travellers will see faster Milan-Venice and Rome-Bari journeys, but should plan for construction-related weekend disruptions.
EU Interior Ministers Endorse Italy’s Albania ‘Return Hubs’ in Migration Overhaul
EU ministers have rubber-stamped migration rules that allow Italy to use two centres in Albania as repatriation hubs from mid-2026. The deal promises more EU funding for Italy but also heralds stricter exit controls that employers must factor into compliance planning.
24-Hour Transport Strike Grinds Rome’s Buses and Metro, Disrupting Business Travellers
A 24-hour strike on 9 December crippled Rome’s bus, tram and metro services, impacting business travellers and commuters. The action signals a month of transport unrest that mobility planners should track closely.