The foreign-born population in the European Union reached a record 64.2 million in 2025, according to a report from the RFBerlin Migration Research and Analysis Center. This figure contrasts with the 40 million recorded in 2010 and represents an increase of 2.1 million compared to 2024. The numbers come from Eurostat and the UN Refugee Agency, reflecting a significant demographic shift in the region.
Technology applied to migration management 💻
To process this flow, digital registration systems and biometric databases in the EU have been updated. Tools like the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) aim to streamline identity verification and border control. These systems integrate passport data, fingerprints, and photographs, reducing wait times at entry points. Interoperability between national databases is key to avoiding duplicates and fraud.
And meanwhile, the natives are looking for an apartment 🏠
With 64.2 million new neighbors, finding a rental in Madrid or Berlin is now like winning the lottery, but without the prize. Landlords now ask for a payslip, a bank guarantee, and a certificate of good conduct. Meanwhile, the European technological solution for housing remains the same: an app that alerts you when an apartment becomes available again, just before it disappears in seconds. The ironies of progress.