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Lithuanian conservatives are advocating for stricter regulations regarding the issuance of temporary residence permits to citizens from Belarus, similar to those imposed on Russians.

Latvian Ombudsman Karina Palkova urges the review of amendments to the Immigration Law that impose a general ban on Russian and Belarusian citizens obtaining residence permits, emphasizing the need for family unity in child guardianship.

The number of Russian citizens residing in Latvia with valid residence permits has decreased by approximately 11,800 since the summer of 2022.

The Milan Tribunal has ruled that companies must no longer consider the expiration date of residence permits during hiring, highlighting discrimination issues faced by foreign workers.

The Tidö parties have faced intense negotiations regarding teenage deportations and residence permits, described as their toughest discussions to date.

The Danish Refugee Board has determined that the general conditions in Syria do not justify granting residence permits to Syrian citizens.

The Swedish government is proposing changes to immigration regulations, focusing on teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, and work permits for healthcare professions.

The Swedish Democrats face internal strife over the issue of revoking permanent residence permits, which some party leaders deem a dead issue, while others insist on revisiting it.

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men posing as students on a bus from Riga to Vilnius, revealing they lacked legal residence permits in the country.

Norway extends the temporary residence permits for Ukrainians who arrived in 2022 for a fifth consecutive year amid ongoing support for Ukraine.

The Swedish Migration Agency estimates it would take eight years to process cases if the government moves to revoke permanent residence permits.

Denmark plans to halt temporary residence permits for Ukrainian migrants from relatively safe regions and restrict entry for draft-age men.

There is a disagreement between the Swedish Democrats and the Liberals regarding the reform to revoke permanent residence permits, with the SD emphasizing prior agreements in the government budget.

The leader of the Swedish Liberal Party, Simona Mohamsson, opposes the proposal to revoke permanent residence permits, expressing concern about the potential insecurity it could cause for individuals.

Sweden's migration policy is under scrutiny as cases emerge of children facing deportation despite their parents holding residence permits.

A senior Czech MP stated that Ukrainian migrants should not receive preferential treatment when applying for long-term residence permits in the Czech Republic.

The Latvian State Security Service has observed that recipients of temporary residence permits often conceal their Russian dual citizenship.

The Czech opposition party SPD plans to vote against a proposed measure allowing Ukrainian refugees to apply for long-term residence permits.

The Sweden Democrats have reached a consensus on converting permanent residence permits to temporary ones amidst disputes over migration policy with other Tidö parties.

The Immigration Office in Frankfurt faces significant staffing shortages, hindering the integration process for migrants seeking residence permits.

An eight-month-old infant, Emanuel, faces deportation to Iran despite his parents holding residence permits in Sweden, a consequence of new immigration laws without transitional regulations.

Simona Mohamsson criticizes the investigation into the conversion of permanent residence permits to temporary ones, calling it inadequate.

The European Commission cautions Spain on its decision to regularize over half a million immigrants, emphasizing that such permits should not negatively impact the EU.

An expert argues that the Swedish migration minister's proposal to apply character requirements retroactively to those with existing residence permits would undermine fundamental legal principles.

Spain is implementing measures to legalize the residence of at least half a million migrants to address labor market and pension needs, with a new decree allowing undocumented migrants to apply for temporary residence permits.

The article argues for a supplementary law to assess the 'character' of migrants seeking new residence permits in Sweden, highlighting that many affected individuals are already well-established in the country.

Police have raided residential and business premises across five federal states, suspecting a man of employing individuals without residence permits in nail studios.

The Bielefeld public prosecutor's office is investigating employees of the Foreigners' Authority accused of selling residence permits for money, with a translator also allegedly offering quicker appointments for payment.

The article discusses the plight of individuals like James Taylor, who, despite having their asylum requests rejected, have remained in Germany under precarious residency situations as the legal framework for their continued presence has expired.

The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.

Hundreds of thousands of individuals with residence permits can finally feel at ease as uncertainty about their status is resolved.