Asylum applications to the European Union, Switzerland and Norway fell by 23 percent in the first six months of 2025, driven by a massive drop in Syrians seeking protection, the EU's asylum agency said on Monday.
The European Commission is preparing a new visa strategy to attract "top talent from abroad that is needed to fill skills and labour shortages in the EU and drive research and innovation."
A reader asked whether Austrian citizenship is truly ‘safe’ after a period of three years, in other words whether it can be revoked after that time? We spoke with a legal expert who explained the reality.
Certain non-EU nationals, including Indian citizens, can benefit from a new type of Schengen visa, which rewards travellers with an established travel history, and allows multiple entries to the EU/Schengen area over a long period of time.
Austria’s population growth is driven entirely by immigration. A new report reveals who’s arriving, how they feel about life in Austria, and what locals think.
Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live permanently in another European country, but this notion is becoming “increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.
Across Europe governments are toughening rules and rhetoric around foreign residents being able to acquire citizenship. Claudia Delpero talks to one of Europe's top experts to shed light on the current trend.
Austria’s government is preparing major integration reforms including introducing courses on German language and Austrian cultural values for certain asylum seekers.
Austria is deporting Chechens back to Russia despite fears they could be forcibly recruited to fight in Ukraine. Rights groups say the move violates international law.
The number of British nationals gaining Austrian citizenship has surged, with applications remaining far higher than before 2020. Here's why and how many new Austrian nationals were from the UK.
From EU workers to refugees, Austria's immigrant population has mixed outcomes when it comes to finding a job. A new report shows how long it takes to find work—and why many never do.
A plan by Germany to turn back more asylum seekers at the Austrian border has a sparked legal and political backlash, with Austria warning it may refuse to accept returns.
If you’ve completed university or a recognised professional qualification in Austria, your path to staying in the country to work is a bit simpler than if you’re applying under the country’s points system for skilled workers.
Vienna's Social Democrats (SPÖ) remained the strongest force across all 23 districts in Sunday's local elections, even as the far-right FPÖ and liberal NEOS gained significant ground.
Europe's population is getting older and its set to shrink in many countries. One of the keys to sustaining societies and economies will be the integration of immigrants into the workforce, the author of a new study tells Claudia Delpero.
A symbolic vote organised by SOS Mitmensch shows how Vienna’s elections might look if non-citizens had the right to vote - with progressive parties coming out on top.
EU citizens in Vienna can’t vote for the mayor, but they can shape life in their district by casting their votes in the district council elections. Here’s what powers the Viennese districts have.
A new bill in Lower Austria would fine or jail residents who skip mandatory kindergarten meetings, part of a broader push targeting “integration refusal”.
On April 27th, Vienna voters - including EU citizens - will elect their local district councils. Here’s who’s running, who currently leads, and where the biggest shifts may happen.
The Austrian government has unveiled new measures aimed at boosting the labour market. Here's what it means if you’re currently working or looking for a job.
Austria will pause refugee family reunifications from May, becoming the first EU country to do so. The ÖVP-led government cited integration challenges and system strain.
With Europe’s ageing workforce and a shortage of skilled technical graduates, Austrian universities and companies are increasingly looking toward India to fill the gap.
