Commission proposes visa strategy to make EU more attractive in the global race for talent

News Tank Academic - Brussels - News #428700 - Published on 02/02/26 at 14:16 - Updated on 11/02/26 at 11:03
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The European Commission has presented an EU visa strategy to attract global talent, recognising the role of international students and researchers in filling skills gaps and driving innovation through employment and entrepreneurship.

The strategy was presented on 29/01/2026, alongside a five-year migration strategy.

The visa strategy aims to...

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Henna Virkkunen and Magnus Brunner - © EC

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