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Euronews fact-check debunks claim that Spain’s migrant amnesty lets newcomers ‘move to France tomorrow’
Euronews finds no legal basis for claims that Spain’s pending migrant-amnesty bill will allow regularised migrants to freely settle and claim benefits in France. Schengen rules limit short stays to 90/180 days and require work authorisation for residence. The debunking calms business concerns about sudden labour-market shifts and underscores the need for fact-based mobility planning.
France issues decree fine-tuning EU Blue Card rules and raising compliance stakes for employers
A new decree fine-tunes France’s EU Blue Card framework, reinforcing employer-compliance checks, setting stricter deadlines for unemployed holders to register with Pôle Emploi, and easing the transition for foreign graduates. Companies recruiting highly skilled non-EU talent must adapt documentation and salary benchmarks ahead of the 2026 intake.
Macron ally Gabriel Attal calls for ‘controlled, skills-based’ immigration system ahead of 2027 race
Renaissance party leader Gabriel Attal has unveiled plans for a quota-based, skills-focused immigration system, signalling potential reforms that could reshape how companies recruit foreign talent for France after 2027. While details remain sparse, mobility teams should monitor the debate, which could influence permit categories, caps and processing times.