MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Blue Card scheme in the EU – E-001405/2025

Question for written answer  E-001405/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik (ESN)

The revision of Directive (EU) 2021/1883 on the conditions of entry to and residence in the European Union of non-EU nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment (‘the Blue Card Directive’) has raised concerns among citizens about the origins of the changes introduced and the scope of Member States’ powers under the scheme.

In light of the above:

• 1.What is at the root of the exclusion of Ireland and Denmark from the Blue Card scheme?
• 2.What scope for decision-making do Member States enjoy under the Blue Card scheme?
• 3.What persons are covered by family reunification opportunities under the Blue Card scheme?

Submitted: 7.4.2025