It's a foggy morning at the German-Polish border, but the silence is deceptive. Where the free movement of goods and people within the Schengen Area once thrived, federal police officers now stand guard, shining their lights into vans and checking passports. The political debate surrounding these measures is more heated than ever, fueled by the latest figures from the federal police statistics for 2025. At first glance, the hardliners in Berlin seem to be receiving support: irregular...

Well-trained professionals are urgently needed in Germany. For many academics and specialists from third countries, the EU Blue Card is the most important key to a successful new career. It not only grants access to the German labor market but also offers clear prospects for a permanent life in Germany. For those who want to work long-term, settle down, and stay, the EU Blue Card offers a particularly strong residence permit. This article provides an overview of the Blue Card requirements...

It was a historic turning point that fundamentally changed the lives of thousands of British citizens in Germany: the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. While the political debate has long since subsided, many Britons in our firm are now facing a very practical, existential question. The transition period has ended, the old freedom of movement rights are history, and a sense of uncertainty is growing. But what many don't know is that the negotiations for the withdrawal...