Do you think Europe needs labour migration?
My answer is a simple: yes, we do!
Here is a thread why I work on making Europe more attractive for international talent! 🧵👷♀️👇🏽
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487136187813890
Europe is growing older and EU employers are raising the alarm that they can’t find the right employees for the job 👨💼👵
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487142521245700
However, Europe is not an attractive destination for migrants 🤔
Why? Multiple languages, closed national identities, and: there is no freedom of movement for migrants in Europe 🛂
If they could move freely, we all would benefit!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487149630607362
Let’s take a closer look at what we’re dealing with 🤓
Labour shortages are everywhere in Europe & they’re very costly.
People who can help deal with them aren’t really interested in coming to Europe right now. Instead, they choose to go to other locations…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487156924502018
Creating mobility for migrants in the EU will have a positive economic benefit! 💰
A mere increase of 1.5% in mobile migrants would already result in an economic benefit of €69.4 million over 10 years. Imagine the results if mobility increases even more!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487169209524226
If mobility is so beneficial, why aren’t there more migrants mobile in the EU?
Currently, even an EU permit does not really allow for switching countries.
On top of that, migrants face multiple barriers that EU citizens do not have to deal with 🚧
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487175714983936
That’s why it is my goal to increase mobility for EU long-term residents & contribute to winning the international race for talent.
As parliament’s chief negotiator on this law, I’m proposing strong changes to create full mobility!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487181947703298
Did you like this thread? Cool! Follow me and sign this letter to the interior ministers to allow for mobility: https://www.damianboeselager.org/mobility
A big applause to Mira, my trainee, for the great fact collection & presentation!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487184946536450
Labour migrants are already contributing to Europe’s economy and relieving labour shortages in our countries.
They’re often highly educated and essential in low-wage sectors
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/d_boeselager/status/1621487163069145088