Politics Germany signals selective approach to Middle East crisis migration Warning of migration risk, Merz likely to prioritise skilled arrivals over broader resettlement Displaced talent Claeys & Engels: Is Europe prepared for Middle East talent displacement? How EU initiatives on skills recognition and talent matching can support workers fleeing Gulf conflict Politics How Trump’s policies are affecting migration at home and abroad Domestic immigration restrictions and foreign policy shocks ripple through the global labour market Data Privacy Prudential Japan secondees shared agency data without authorisation Case highlights broader governance and compliance risks of secondments Immigration UK raises bar for permanent residency in latest immigration overhaul Higher language proficiency and longer settlement timelines may require greater employee support Immigration Berlin sets out plan to tackle long-term labour shortages Regional strategy creates one-stop shop for immigration and employment agencies Recruitment Cyprus eases employment rules for non-EU students More compliance requirements for employers, greater access to jobs for those studying Compensation Sponsoring workers in Australia becomes more expensive and selective Indexation makes sponsorship less accessible for mid- and low-range occupations Immigration Give to Gain: Strengthening safety and legal pathways for migrant women experiencing abuse The legal structures intended to facilitate mobility can become vectors for coercion and control Research Global Mobility Leaders The GML Global Mobility Leaders survey features eminent practitioners from around the world, who specialise in the legal (employment or immigration), tax, relocation, or social security aspects of moving key talent across the globe. Events Global Mobility Summit - London Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the second Global Mobility Summit - London will take place on 10 June 2026.The full-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, global mobility managers, HR experts and private practice lawyers to explore the latest trends and developments in employment, immigration, social security, and tax laws that affect the movement of workers across borders. Recruitment The end of “domestic-first” hiring? Firms brace for borderless talent drive Artificial Intelligence Why mobile workers shouldn’t trust ChatGPT for travel advice Settlement Support Travel incentives, wellbeing policies crucial for relocation decisions