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Schengen’s New Entry/Exit System Goes Live in April: What Swiss Travellers and Employers Need to Know
The EU’s digital Entry/Exit System becomes mandatory in early April 2026. Switzerland, as a Schengen member, will scan fingerprints and faces of non-EU/EFTA travellers at all external borders. Employers should budget extra transit time and update travel policies; EES data will ultimately feed into the ETIAS travel-authorisation scheme coming later in 2026.
Poland to Build PLN 450 Million Electronic Barrier on Ukrainian Border
MSWiA has opened a tender for a high-tech electronic barrier along key sections of the Polish-Ukrainian border. Valued at about PLN 450 million, the system of seismic sensors, fibre optics and day/night cameras would feed a new command centre and is designed to curb illicit crossings and sabotage amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. Although funding remains partly unresolved after a presidential veto, officials hope construction can start later this year—potentially improving supply-chain security but adding scrutiny for cross-border travellers.
Groundforce strike hits Spanish airports on first day, causing delays in Palma
A nationwide, indefinite strike by Groundforce ramp agents began on 30 March 2026, immediately delaying flights at Palma de Mallorca Airport and threatening Easter-holiday travel at 12 major Spanish airports. Unions are protesting stalled wage adjustments and plan rolling stoppages every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until a deal is reached, forcing airlines and corporate travel managers to prepare contingency measures.
Victoria tightens compliance for Business Innovation & Investment visa holders seeking permanent residency
Victoria’s migration authority warned on 30 March 2026 that many Business Innovation and Investor visa holders are failing to meet the state’s residence and investment rules for permanent-residence nomination. Applicants who cannot show 46 weeks’ annual residence (Business Innovation stream) or meet extra investment thresholds (Investor stream) risk refusal, especially if they lodge at the last minute. The crackdown affects corporate founders and investors counting on state nomination to secure permanent residency.
Germany Plans Gradual Return of Up to 80 % of Syrian Refugees
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that Germany will reassess the protection status of its Syrian refugee population, aiming to return up to 80 % within three years while letting well-integrated individuals stay. The plan, still subject to legal and EU scrutiny, could tighten the labour market and force companies to accelerate skilled-worker recruitment from other countries.
Holiday Rush: Long Queues Reported at Polish Checkpoints as Ukrainians Head Home for Easter
Ukraine’s State Customs Service has flagged severe congestion at Korczowa–Krakovets and Medyka–Shehyni as Easter travel peaks, with queues on the Polish side reaching six kilometres. Authorities are urging travellers to use smaller crossings, and companies shipping time-sensitive cargo are advised to add at least a day of leeway. The spike is fuelled by both holiday travel and recent changes to Temporary Protection rules—highlighting pressure points in Poland’s border-management system.
France Scrambles to Transpose EU Migration Pact Before June Deadline
Interior-ministry sources confirm that France has not yet transposed key elements of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, even though most provisions become enforceable on 12 June 2026. Without emergency ordinances, officials warn that detention, asylum and deportation procedures at French borders could become legally impossible. The stand-off creates operational and compliance risks for airlines, business travellers and multinational HR teams.
Flanders Tightens Work Permit Rules and Adds New Regional Fee in 2026
Flanders has raised the bar for hiring non-EU nationals in 2026: highly-skilled permits depend on the job’s qualification level, low-skilled roles are largely excluded, the shortage-occupation list has been revised, and a new regional filing fee will apply. Employers face longer lead times and higher compliance costs but benefit from a simpler process for seasonal shortage work. Advance workforce planning is essential for businesses with Belgian operations.