Germany’s anti-extremism protests highlighted political risk signals now relevant to startups, venture investors and M&A activity.
Montenegro will end visa-free travel for Russian and Belarusian citizens by October 2026, impacting tech startups and venture capital flows amid EU accession reforms.
Germany’s far-right AfD party leads polls despite controversies, influencing political stability and posing challenges for the country’s tech startup and VC ecosystem.
Russian anti-war activist Ilya Shkolny secures asylum in Germany after a three-year legal struggle involving multiple rejections and strong public support.
Belgium issued one-day visas to five Taliban delegates attending an EU meeting on Afghan deportations, highlighting complex migration and security challenges for Europe and its tech sector.
US Congress approves $70B funding for immigration enforcement, impacting talent mobility and regulatory environment for tech startups and venture capital.
A US court invalidated the Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee, potentially easing access to global tech talent critical for startups and innovation-driven firms.