The European Union has taken an important step towards creating the Talent Bank, a digital platform that will connect European employers with skilled workers from outside the bloc.
The Council of the European Union, under the Danish presidency, and the European Parliament. They reached a political agreement on the regulation. which establishes the system.
“The EU Talent Bank is a crucial step towards attracting the professionals and skills our economies need, while ensuring fair and transparent recruitment. By opening safe and legal pathways for global talent, we strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and create new opportunities for individuals and businesses,” said Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy at the European Commission.
European platform for non-EU professionals
The Talent Bank (Talent Pool) It will be the first Europe-wide digital service focused on recruiting skilled workers residing outside the European Union. The goal is to help countries within the bloc address labor shortages in strategic sectors.
Participation by member states will be voluntary. The platform will automatically match professional profiles with job openings in areas with the greatest staff shortages. Each candidate will be able to create a profile with information about their education, experience, and languages, accessible to registered employers.
Rules for job openings and employers
All job postings must include the company name, contact information, job description, and work location. Additional information, such as starting salary or a description of the company's activities, may also be included.
The regulation includes control mechanisms to ensure that only authorized employers access the system. Each country will verify whether companies and intermediaries comply with fair recruitment standards, good working conditions, and non-discrimination. Violations may lead to suspension or exclusion from the platform.
The Talent Bank does not alter national rules regarding visas or residence permits. The system only facilitates access to job openings and provides clear information about labor rights and hiring process requirements in the European Union.
Linkage with other European initiatives
The new instrument will also support talent partnerships promoted by the European Commission, aligning foreign profiles with the needs of the internal market. The platform will also serve as a basis for future European legal migration offices, starting with the EU-India pilot project.
Next Steps
The proposal was presented by the Commission in November 2023 as part of the skills mobility package. After the political agreement reached in November 2025, the regulation still needs formal confirmation from Parliament and the Council. After publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, it will enter into force twenty days later.
The Commission will be responsible for developing the digital platform and putting it into operation. Participating Member States will be required to establish National Contact Points to support its implementation.
Pilot project initiated in 2022
The initial test, the Talent Bank pilot project, began in October 2022. The initiative was aimed at beneficiaries of temporary protection who had fled the war in Ukraine and sought to facilitate their access to the European labor market, supporting their integration and the utilization of their professional skills.
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