EU Talent Pool
TA-10-2026-0058 · P10_TA(2026)0058 · PE766.973
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 414–182–21 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2023/0404
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Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation establishing an EU Talent Pool, agreed with the Council as Regulation (EU) 2026/1047, sets up a voluntary EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in member states.¶¶¶ It lays down rules for the platform's operation, including eligibility criteria for candidates, participation conditions for employers, and safeguards to ensure fair recruitment and protect workers' rights.
Key points
- Establishes an EU Talent Pool as a voluntary platform for recruiting non-EU jobseekers, open to all member states.¶
- Defines eligibility for candidates, requiring a valid job offer or intention to seek work, and sets out conditions for employer participation, including compliance with EU and national law.
- Provides for transparent and non-discriminatory selection processes, with safeguards against exploitation and unethical recruitment practices.
- Requires member states to designate contact points and cooperate with the Commission to ensure the platform's effective functioning.
- Mandates the Commission to evaluate the platform periodically and report to Parliament and the Council on its implementation.
Who is affected
- Non-EU jobseekers seeking employment in the EU, who can register on the platform.¶
- Employers in participating member states, who can post vacancies and access a pool of candidates.
- Member states, which may choose to participate and must designate contact points.
Legal basis: Article 79(2), point (a), of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶