Across Europe, immigration policy updates in 2025 reflect the need to address both labour shortages and broader demographic challenges. Germany recently implemented reforms to ease skilled worker entry, including a new points-based visa system. France is focusing on attracting health care and technology talent while tightening controls on irregular migration. The European Union is also advancing a Talent Pool initiative to standardize recruitment of skilled migrants across member states. These measures demonstrate Europe’s dual approach: ensuring economic competitiveness through skilled migration while strengthening integration and border management.