EU Opens Legal Gateway Office in India to Boost Tech Talent Mobility

• The European Union launched its first-ever Legal Gateway office in India to strengthen the mobility of skilled professionals.
• The initiative aims to create a marketplace for ICT talent between the EU and India, connecting labor markets and businesses.
• Officially launched by Henna Virkkunen and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the office will support the safe and structured movement of Indian ICT professionals to EU member states.
• Jaishankar stated the office will provide clarity and predictability to mobility pathways, helping students, researchers, and professionals understand opportunities and entry routes.
• The launch signifies a new step in EU-India cooperation on skills and workforce mobility, particularly in digital and technology sectors, fostering innovation and competitiveness.