EU: Commission wants to facilitate entry of international ‘talent’

In a recommendation published on 29 January, the European Commission calls on member states to take a series of measures to attract and retain international talent. It targets holders of skilled qualifications in AI, semiconductors, renewable and clean energy, biotechnology, advanced materials, and cybersecurity. The Commission expects the shortage of skilled workers to persist, even though half of the jobs created in 2035 will require such skills. As a result, it considers immigration to be ke