ng the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly qualified employment was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on June 18. It introduces a “european blue card”, a residence and labor permit which recognizes the same social and economic rights as national citizens. It is more easily awarded, to attract these workers. (Ref. 090671)
With a demographic crisis, when highly-skilled workers choose the United States, Canada or Australia, the Commission explained, when presenting its proposition in late 2007, the Europe had to become more attractive to remain competitive.