Statement
European sectoral employers strongly support the establishment of an EU Talent Pool, which will automatically match EU employers with third country national jobseekers. We consider that this instrument will support the sector in overcoming skills and labour shortages and coping with the phenomena of an ageing society and a consequent shrinking working-age population. It will also contribute to improving the quality of life for individuals coming from third countries.
European sectoral employers fully welcome both the Council general approach (10602/24) and the European Parliament position (2023/0404(COD)) on the proposal for a Regulation on the EU Talent Pool. We are pleased to see that both co-legislators have recognised and aligned with the priorities of European employers.
Ahead of the next trilogue meeting, we would like to reiterate our key priorities on this file:
- Build a tool which is voluntary and open to high, medium and low skilled workers
- Social partners (both cross-sectoral and sectoral) should be able to participate in the steering committee and provide input to the shortage occupation list
- Member States may decide to introduce accelerated immigration procedures
- Launch awareness raising campaigns
European sectoral employers call on the Council and the European Parliament to quickly reach a compromise agreement on the file. Moreover, we support the swift implementation of the tool and are committed to actively contributing to its implementation phase at the EU level.
