EU 'blue card' to lure skilled labour / Independent, 24 October 2007
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article3090335.ece
"The EU has unveiled plans to launch Europe's biggest global job advertising blitz and set up a US-style "green card" visa programme to lure skilled workers."
Making Europe more attractive to highly skilled migrants and increasing the protection of lawfully residing and working migrants / Europa, 24 October 2007
http://digbig.com/4ttwq
"Today the Commission adopted two legislative proposals in the area of economic migration. The first proposal aims at establishing a Framework Directive for the purpose of admission of highly qualified migrants to the EU, creating the EU Blue Card. The second proposal is a Directive establishing a single application procedure for a single residence and work permit and a common set of rights for third-country workers legally residing in a Member State."