The German government intends to work towards further restrictions on Schengen visas for Russian nationals at the European level. The Federal Foreign Office explicitly stated in early September 2026 that, from Germany's perspective, too many so-called C visas are still being issued to Russian nationals within the European Union. This could further exacerbate the already difficult situation for Russian visa applicants. From our legal practice, we have observed for some time now that visa...

The days when salary was a closely guarded secret between employer and employee are drawing to a close. While the political debate surrounding skilled worker immigration often revolves around bureaucratic hurdles, a crucial factor in attracting highly qualified talent is frequently overlooked: fair and transparent compensation. For an international professional considering relocating to Germany, the assurance of not being discriminated against based on origin or gender is a key criterion when...

Months of unfilled key positions, stagnant growth projects, and fruitless recruiting processes on the local job market have long been a worrying reality for many companies in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. At the same time, highly qualified academics, engineers, and IT specialists from third countries such as the USA , Great Britain or Canada are ready to enrich Germany's economic landscape with their expertise. However, in practice, the move towards international recruitment often...