EU Talent Pool Regulation: New framework takes effect in June 2026

The EU has published the Regulation establishing the EU Talent Pool, an EU‑wide digital platform connecting participating employers with non‑EU jobseekers. The Regulation applies from 1 June 2026 and sets out rules on the platform’s management, operation and use. On 12 May 2026, the EU Talent Pool Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It marks a concrete step in the EU’s strategy to attract talent from outside the EU, and address skills shortages across the region. In this update, we explore the scope of the Regulation, how it will work in practice and what it means for employers.