With less than two months to go before the EU's landmark migration reform enters into application, experts, policymakers, and think tanks gathered in Brussels to assess whether Europe is truly ready.

Spain's landmark migrant regularisation scheme has seen overwhelming demand in its opening days, with nearly 42,790 people submitting online applications within the first 72 hours of the programme's launch.

The European Parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of the EU's migrant return rules, signalling a decisive shift toward tougher enforcement and reigniting fierce debate over how Europe balances border control, labour needs, and fundamental rights.

Germany continues to attract large numbers of European workers each year, but many are leaving the country after only a few years, according to a new government-backed study.

Swiss voters will go to the polls on June 14 to decide on a controversial proposal titled “No to a Switzerland of 10 million residents.” 

European Union Justice and Home Affairs Ministers met in Brussels on 5 March to discuss key issues related to migration management, border control, and security cooperation.

The updates come as the EU responds to growing geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, and evolving forms of organised crime and cybercrime.

Europe’s labour market remains resilient in early 2026, with record-high employment levels despite economic headwinds. However, new data show that some sectors are struggling more than others to fill vacancies.

The proposed digital euro has hit a fresh political roadblock in the European Parliament, as divisions among lawmakers delay progress on the European Central Bank (ECB)-backed initiative.

On 10 February 2026, the European Parliament adopted major amendments to the Asylum Procedure Regulation, introducing new rules that could significantly affect how asylum applications are processed across the European Union.