Queues Worsen at French Airports as EU Entry/Exit System Beds In
Conseil d’État Orders France to Fix Residency-Card Backlog Within Six Months
14 000 federal police redeployed as Germany prolongs internal Schengen border checks
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Federal Council Aligns Swiss Law with Revised Schengen Borders Code
The Federal Council has adopted four ordinance amendments that fully incorporate the EU’s revised Schengen Borders Code into Swiss law. The measures, effective 12 June 2026, formalise procedures for temporary internal border checks, carrier obligations during health crises and fast-track transfers of irregular migrants. Corporate mobility managers should review new documentation requirements and compliance timelines.
Sudanese refugees mount first legal challenge to Labour’s temporary-protection policy
Two Sudanese asylum seekers have filed the first court case against Labour’s plan to slash refugees’ initial leave to remain to 30 months. The claim alleges discrimination and breaches of international law, and, if successful, could delay or derail a cornerstone of the government’s asylum reforms — creating fresh compliance uncertainty for UK employers of refugees.
Czech Republic lifts EU Blue Card salary floor to CZK 73,823
Effective 1 May 2026, Czechia raised the minimum salary for EU Blue Card applicants to CZK 73,823, a 6.6 percent jump. Companies must amend new and pending applications immediately or face delays, while current Blue-Card holders need to ensure their pay meets the new bar before renewal. The change tightens labour-cost calculations for multinationals but could enhance the permit’s prestige.