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German Court Says Interior Border Checks Breach Schengen Rules
A Koblenz court ruled on 28 April that Germany’s internal land-border checks breach the Schengen Borders Code because the Interior Ministry failed to justify a ‘serious new threat.’ The decision, while case-specific, intensifies political and legal pressure to end the controls and would remove costly delays for cross-border commuters and supply chains if upheld on appeal. Companies should track the government’s appeal and be ready to adjust travel policies.
France Authorises Maritime Interceptions to Curb English Channel Crossings
Le Monde reports that France has quietly green-lit at-sea interceptions of small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel. Seven operations have already taken place, reflecting British funding pressure and a bid to stem record crossings. The change tightens border control but raises legal and humanitarian questions and could create short-term travel disruption along northern French coasts.
IRCC lengthens interim work-authorisation letters to 12 months for foreign workers on ‘maintained status’
IRCC has doubled the validity of WP-EXT interim work-authorisation letters—from 180 days to 365 days—for foreign workers who are on ‘maintained status’ while their work-permit renewals are processed. The change, effective 27 April 2026, gives employers and employees a full year of documentary proof that the worker may continue working legally, easing compliance headaches during long processing times.