Government’s New Decreto Flussi Opens 500,000 Work Permits for 2026-28
Italy’s Aviation Unions Confirm 24-Hour National Strike on 26 February & 7 March
Italy Joins Schengen Peers in Rolling-Out E-Visa Filing and Biometric Border Gates
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One in Four New Hires in Italy Now Foreign Nationals, Says CGIA Report
Foreign nationals made up 23 % of Italy’s new employment contracts in 2025, with agriculture, textiles and construction the most reliant, according to new CGIA statistics. The jump underscores employers’ dependence on migrant labour and strengthens the case for a more efficient, multi-year work-permit system.
“Passport at the Post Office”: Italy Extends Polis Project to Small Municipalities
Starting 24 February, residents of small towns in Foggia can lodge passport applications at local post-office branches under the Polis digitalisation scheme, bypassing overbooked police-station offices. The model, which will expand nationwide, shortens wait times and dovetails with Italy’s broader biometric-border reforms.
Night-Time Closure of Brennero–Modena Section to Affect North-South Freight Corridors
Overnight closures on 24–28 February of a key A1 section linking Austria’s Brenner route with Milan will delay thousands of trucks and could ripple into cross-border supply chains. Mobility managers should re-time freight departures or explore rail alternatives to avoid missed delivery windows.
Italy allocates 43,300 non-seasonal work permits under 2026 migration quota program
Italy has released 43,300 non-seasonal work permits for 2026 under the three-year Decreto Flussi quota scheme. Employers had one click-day on 16 February to submit online applications, and oversubscription is expected. The move provides limited but important head-room for sectors facing labour shortages, although businesses warn that slow post-approval visa processing could blunt the benefit.
Nationwide aviation strike on 26 February set to disrupt business travel across Italy
Italian aviation unions will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike on 26 February 2026, likely grounding or delaying hundreds of flights at Milan, Rome, Venice and other airports. Companies should expect itinerary upheaval, monitor airline alerts, and prepare EU 261 compensation claims. A second ATC walk-out on 7 March threatens further disruption during the Paralympics.