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The S&D Group has successfully concluded negotiations for a political agreement on the revised Blue Card Directive that creates more legal pathways for skilled migrants into Europe. After years of stalled negotiations in the Council, progress towards an agreement was revived with negotiations restarting under the German Presidency in September of last year, and then gathering increased momentum under the socialist led-Portuguese Presidency in February.
The negotiations led by
Javier Moreno Sánchez MEP will result in rules for third-country nationals seeking work that are fairer and that can be applied more equally across the EU. With revised rules, Blue Card holders will also enjoy greater social protection, improved labour mobility rights and equal treatment for their family members.