Sweden's parliament has approved new laws allowing residency permits to be revoked for "bad behaviour" and requiring public sector workers to report undocumented individuals. Critics decry the measures as arbitrary and harmful to human rights.
Swiss voters have rejected a referendum proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million, prioritizing economic stability and EU ties over immigration concerns. The Swiss People's Party (SVP) championed the measure, citing strains on infrastructure and resources.
Switzerland is holding a vote on a proposal championed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050. The measure, driven by anti-migration sentiment and concerns over public services, could strain relations with the European Union by potentially forcing Switzerland to scrap its free movement deal.
Switzerland is holding a national ballot on a far-right proposal to cap its population at 10 million by 2050. The initiative, backed by the Swiss People's party (SVP), warns of severe economic consequences if passed, including potential withdrawal from the EU's free movement agreement.
Imagbe Ehizomwengie, a Nigerian man, won €500,000 in an Italian lottery but was initially barred from claiming it due to his undocumented status. After a decade-long immigration struggle, he was granted a residency permit, citing his financial independence and competent Italian, which meant more to him than the lottery win.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denies state intervention in granting a 10-year residency permit to former RT France head Xenia Fedorova in 2024, citing administrative rules. Fedorova's pro-Russian stances and media appearances have drawn criticism.
