Politics EU to leverage visas with new “assertive migration diplomacy” strategy Enforcement and technology the core elements of the bloc’s five-year mobility roadmap Compliance Thailand tightens tax compliance for BOI-promoted companies Certified documents now required for work permits as digital filing rollout continues Politics Swiss voters to decide on population cap in high-stakes referendum Proposed 10 million limit sets quality-of-life concerns against business warnings over labour shortages and economic growth Work Permits Stricter age checks for permits unlikely to stay limited to Shenzhen China’s tech hub tightens work permit renewals for older foreign workers Immigration Faster recognition of foreign healthcare certifications planned in Germany Legislation could shorten approval times for international doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and midwives Compliance New UAE rules place digital creators under formal regulatory oversight Authorities tighten oversight of online promotions, expanding compliance duties for creators, brands, and agencies Digital Nomads Sri Lanka’s digital nomad visa finally opens to applicants Long-awaited scheme offers one-year residency for overseas earners as country targets remote-work boom Politics US bosses feel the heat as employees demand a public stand against ICE Corporate leaders face a growing dilemma as workplace activism collides with political risk Residency Qatar launches residence permit for execs and entrepreneurs Ten-year permit aims to attract senior talent alongside other reforms expanding labour mobility 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