Thanks to the benefits and flexibility, EU Blue Cards are one of the most sought-after residence permits for non-EU nationals coming to Germany. So how much do you need to earn to receive it in 2026, and what are the other requirements?
More deportations, tighter immigration rules and the return of nuclear energy – Germany's CSU party has some dramatic policy goals in mind for the coming year that could concern some of the country's foreign residents.
Amidst harsh political debates on immigration, it's easy to lose sight of Germany's successes in welcoming and integrating immigrants and foreign students. A number of recent studies highlight the country's recent efforts, and their benefits.
A draft resolution by Bavaria’s conservative CSU party calls for a “major deportation offensive” in 2026, including scheduled flights to Syria and Afghanistan, according to reports on Friday.
As a foreigner in Germany the rights you’re afforded, and the hoops you need to jump through, are determined by your residency or citizenship status. One common question that comes up is the differences between them. Here's an overview.
After the European Union significantly tightened its immigration policy earlier this month, 19 EU countries on Wednesday urged the European Commission to finance "return hubs" outside the bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
Attitudes to immigration appear to be hardening significantly in Germany, but most people in the country still say they would accept more immigration rather than see fewer healthcare workers.
A decade from now one in four people living in Germany will be aged 67 or older, according to new figures. This dramatic demographic shift is set to place an unprecedented burden on the country’s working population.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he expected to soon end border controls after EU countries backed a significant tightening of Europe's migration policy.
Germany’s Chancellor spoke about immigration with a softer tone on Monday, not quite apologising for prior comments but noting that foreign workers are badly needed in the medical sector. Could this mark a significant shift in the political debate?
EU countries on Monday backed a significant tightening of Europe's immigration policy, including endorsing the concept of setting up "return hubs" outside the 27-nation bloc for failed asylum-seekers.
If it takes the immigration office months or even years to reach a decision on a citizenship application, people in Germany can sue over its 'failure to act'. This year, Berlin's immigration authority faced a record number of lawsuits.
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
The German Chancellor and some of his cabinet members have said that tightening immigration policies is the only way to defeat the far-right, but a new study suggests their efforts to that end hurt the conservative party during the general election.
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
While many countries are seeing a slowdown in international academic mobility, Germany is bucking the trend – attracting record numbers of foreign students and researchers year after year.
A new study has revealed stark inequalities in how long people from different countries must wait for visa appointments at German embassies and consulates – a problem with potentially serious consequences for individuals and for Germany itself.
The state of Saxony is slashing investment in integration support, while experts warn the move will have serious consequences for refugees and society at large. So how much is being cut, how much does Germany spend at the federal level?
After the UK government recently unveiled immigration plans inspired by another centre-left government in Copenhagen, The Local looks to Spain and considers how the hardline Danish model isn't the only way to respond to Europe's surge in anti-immigration sentiment.
Ukrainian Timofiy has no regrets about leaving his homeland for Germany, despite government plans to squeeze the benefits available to migrants from the war-torn country.
About 30 people walked out during an awards ceremony on Wednesday when Chancellor Friedrich Merz stood up to deliver a speech. The silent protest was a striking moment at an event meant to celebrate social cohesion in Germany.
European affairs ministers gave the go ahead this week to new rules that will make it easier to suspend the right to visa-free travel for non-EU countries under certain circumstances.
Some foreigners, who have integrated into German life, see themselves as apart from the debate on immigration and its consequences. But everyone who was not born in the country should remember they are immigrants too, writes Brian Melican.
The rise of anti-immigration parties in Europe shows that the far-right doesn't have to be in power to push its agenda and influence policy making. The Local's Conor Faulkner takes a look around the far-right parties shaping debate across the continent and looks at which party is the most extremist.
