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Visa rules, salary thresholds, labour market numbers and policy changes that affect international job seekers. Short, sourced, and explained in plain words.
I launched a live job board that collects English speaking jobs in Europe from 300+ company career pages and open job boards, and marks the ones that mention visa or relocation support.
Since 1 November 2026, the knowledge test (Kenntnisprüfung) is the standard route to the Approbation for doctors, dentists, pharmacists and midwives from outside the EU. What changed and what it means.
Denmark's new Collective Agreement Scheme starts on 1 January 2027: a lower salary of DKK 322,000 (2026 level) for citizens of 16 countries, including India, at certified employers covered by a collective agreement.
The German cabinet adopted the 2027 social security figures: the compulsory health insurance limit rises to €84,150 and the pension ceiling to €8,850 a month, which points to Blue Card thresholds of €53,100 and €48,108.60.
The EU Talent Pool Regulation applies from 1 June 2026: a voluntary EU platform to match job seekers outside the EU with employers in participating countries. What it is, what it isn't, and what to do now.
Germany's minimum wage rises from €13.90 to €14.60 an hour on 1 January 2027. Who it applies to, what it means for students, Ausbildung and work visas, and why it doesn't decide your Blue Card salary.
The Federal Employment Agency's 2026 shortage analysis lists 157 shortage occupations, removes software development and finds the share of foreign workers in shortage jobs has doubled since 2014.
The Federal Employment Agency's October 2026 figures: 2.955 million unemployed, 654,000 registered vacancies, and what this means for international job seekers.
Germany's EU Blue Card salary thresholds are expected to rise to €53,100 and €48,108.60 in 2027. What changes, when it becomes official, and the 2027 minimum wage.
The India EU trade deal concluded in January 2026 and is expected to be signed in December. What the mobility rules cover, and what they don't change.
Germany plans a Work-and-Stay Agency with one digital platform for skilled worker visas. What was decided, why the draft law is still pending, and what to use today.
The Netherlands' 2026 salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and the EU Blue Card, and the 30% ruling cut to 27% from 1 January 2027.
Career blog
Which European countries hire Indian professionals in 2026/27: work permit routes, 2026 salary thresholds, languages and unemployment for 11 countries, with charts.
Which jobs are in demand in Germany in 2026/27 according to the Federal Employment Agency: 157 shortage occupations, the fields hit hardest, what changed for IT, and what it means for Indian applicants.
How work visas for Europe work for Indians in 2026/27: the EU Blue Card in 25 countries, why Ireland and Denmark have their own permits, 2026 salary thresholds and how to choose.
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