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News | Visa

October 8th, 2025

Visa requirement: European Parliament votes in favor of facilitated reintroduction

The European Parliament voted in favor of a reform of the EU mechanism for suspending visa-free travel. This should make it easier to reintroduce the visa requirement.

By Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Feature | Geopolitics

October 6th, 2025

Sanae Takaichi: Metal Lady and China Hawk

The new LDP leader Sanae Takaichi could soon become Prime Minister of Japan. Her security policy and nationalist views could cause tensions with China.

By Angela Köckritz

Feature | Migration policy

September 30th, 2025

Immigration: How China uses the K visa to attract international talent

While the US is making it more difficult for skilled workers to enter the country, the K visa for international tech talent is taking effect in China. The visa offers significantly simplified access to the labor market. However, China is still a long way from being a country of immigration.

By Leonardo Pape