Does the Netherlands take part?
Each EU country decides for itself. This is where the Netherlands stands, and what it means for employers and jobseekers.
Last checked: 26 October 2026Not yet. Every EU country decides for itself whether it joins, and the Dutch government has not taken that decision. Until it does, Dutch vacancies will not appear on the platform.
The Dutch position
The government sees labour migration from outside the EU as a last resort for shortages – with the exception of knowledge migrants such as highly skilled migrants.
Concerns in The Hague
The main worries are exploitation and workers being hired in one EU country and quickly posted to another. The Netherlands made a formal statement on this when the regulation was adopted.
Who decides
The government left the decision to a next cabinet. The Netherlands can also join later, after the platform is already running.
Nine months’ notice
A country that wants to join must notify the EU at least nine months before it starts. So a Dutch start will be announced well in advance.
What it means for you: Do not wait for the EU Talent Pool. Dutch employers can already hire international staff today through the highly skilled migrant route, the EU Blue Card or a single permit. We follow the Dutch decision and update this site as soon as it is known.
Sources: Regulation (EU) 2026/1047 – EUR-Lex · European Commission – EU Talent Pool · Council of the EU – final approval · IND – Highly skilled migrant. This page is general information, not legal advice. Yari Immigration Services is an independent advisory firm and not part of the EU, the IND or the EU Talent Pool.