Meloni and Hungary’s Prime-minister-elect Magyar vow joint push against irregular migration
Meloni thanks Poland for guarding EU’s external frontier in joint press conference with Tusk
Eight-hour air-traffic-control strike set for 11 May to hit Rome and Naples airspace
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Fragomen warns of Schengen C-visa appointment crunch as EES queues persist in Italy
A 7 May Fragomen bulletin highlights a shortage of Schengen C-visa appointments during the summer peak, with Italy among the hardest-hit countries. Coupled with longer EES processing times and ad-hoc internal border checks, the squeeze poses scheduling risks for business travellers and assignees.
New 2026 guide spotlights Italy’s Investor Visa as EU’s “undervalued” golden ticket
A new 7 May report positions Italy’s Investor Visa—starting at €250,000—as the EU’s most flexible residence-by-investment route and explains how its pre-approval model mitigates risk. Corporates can leverage the scheme to base senior shareholders in Italy with full work rights and a path to permanent status.
Italy Allocates 8,865 Extra Seasonal Work Permits for 2026 Agriculture and Tourism
Rome has released 8,865 extra seasonal work permits—5,389 for farms and 3,476 for tourism—to plug urgent labour gaps ahead of the summer rush. Companies that already filed requests will be processed automatically, while new petitions can still be lodged until the quota is filled. The move gives agribusinesses and hotels a brief window to secure staff but will likely see competition for slots intensify.
11 May Air-Traffic Strikes to Hit Rome and Naples Control Centres and EasyJet Crews
Local strikes by air-traffic controllers in Rome and Naples, together with nationwide EasyJet crew stoppages, are scheduled for 11 May and could cause cascading delays across Italy’s flight network. Airlines are already issuing waivers; travel managers should rearrange time-sensitive trips or shift them to early-morning slots before the 10:00 start.
24-Hour National Port Strike on 7 May Threatens Cargo Flows and Island Ferry Links
Port-workers will stage a national 24-hour strike on 7 May, likely delaying container handling and island ferry services. Businesses shipping through Genoa, Livorno or Trieste should expedite loads or reroute via neighbouring countries.