The European Commission has reached a political agreement to establish the EU Talent Pool, the bloc’s first EU-wide digital platform for recruiting skilled non-EU nationals. This is a key initiative designed to address severe and ongoing labour shortages that threaten the EU’s competitiveness and its green and digital transitions. The voluntary platform will directly match EU employers with jobseekers from third countries based on skills. It will also provide clear, streamlined information on recruitment processes, immigration procedures, and qualification recognition. The agreement is a critical step in the EU’s comprehensive approach to migration and talent mobility.
Nov 18, 2025 europa.eu