Croatia: stricter language requirements for foreign workers

The news. On May 19, the Croatian Parliament adopted a bill on foreign workers introducing a mandatory language test for those seeking to renew their work permits. The legislation also provides greater flexibility by allowing foreign workers to change employers after six months without needing to obtain a new work permit.

The context. A few years ago, in response to demographic decline and the accelerating emigration of young Croatians, Croatia abolished quotas for foreign workers and increasing