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Cypriot leaders green-light buffer-zone traffic fixes and other trust-building mobility measures
Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot leaders have agreed to speed up traffic-flow upgrades at UN buffer-zone crossings, give Turkish-Cypriot halloumi exporters access to EU markets and complete a north–south water pipeline. These practical steps should shave minutes off daily commutes, cut red tape for agri-exports and reduce summertime tanker traffic—small wins that could lay the groundwork for a wider peace deal.
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Dec 12, 2025
French National Assembly Backs Near-Automatic Renewal of Long-Term Residence Permits
France’s lower house has voted to replace in-person renewal interviews for multi-year and 10-year residence permits with an online, near-automatic process. If enacted, most renewals would be approved by default after two months, cutting costs and backlogs but sparking government concerns over enforcement. Businesses welcome the predictability for international assignees.
Dec 12, 2025
EU inspection team begins final audit of Cyprus’ Schengen readiness
An EU-Frontex delegation has started its final field inspection of Cyprus’ borders and IT systems. A positive verdict would pave the way for the island to enter the passport-free Schengen Area in 2026, eliminating intra-EU border checks and cutting travel-time costs for companies.
Dec 12, 2025
Ireland sets phased salary-threshold hikes for all work-permit categories, first rise due 1 March 2026
DETE has published a detailed roadmap that will lift minimum salary thresholds for every Irish employment-permit type from 1 March 2026, with index-linked increases to 2030. The move offers employers cost-planning certainty but will push up wages for permit holders by 7-8 % in the first year. Mobility managers should audit current salaries, update contracts and budget for future indexation.
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