Brussels, Belgium. The Council of the European Union approved a regulation establishing the EU talent pool, a digital platform to connect non-EU jobseekers with employers across the bloc. The initiative targets sectors where member states face persistent labour shortages.
Digital platform for international hiring
The EU talent pool introduces an EU digital recruitment platform aimed at facilitating international hiring. It will match job vacancies with the profiles of non-EU jobseekers residing outside the European Union, creating a pathway for cross-border employment.
Statements from Cyprus deputy minister
Cyprus Deputy Minister for Migration and International Protection Nicholas Ioannides said the initiative is expected to strengthen the European labour market and enhance competitiveness. “The EU talent pool will help address labour shortages across Europe,” Ioannides said. “It will boost EU competitiveness by giving employers easier access to non-EU jobseekers who have the skills they need,” he added.
Information on processes, rights, and safeguards
The system will be open to non-EU jobseekers with relevant skills and will provide information about recruitment processes within the EU. It will also inform candidates of their rights, including fair recruitment and decent working conditions, and includes safeguards against labour exploitation.
National immigration procedures still required
Jobseekers who receive an offer through the platform will still be required to complete national immigration procedures to obtain residence and work permits.
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