Academy of European Law Annual European Immigration Law Conference 2024
April 17, 2024 β April 19, 2024 | 8:45 AM β 12:30 AM CET

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Join Fragomen professionals Jo Antoons, Ana Sofia Walsh and Andreia Ghimis as they participate in the Academy of European Law (ELA) Annual European Immigration Law Conference 2024 from 17-19 April, 2024.
The aim of this online conference is to provide legal practitioners with an update on recent developments in the EU legal migration system and the mechanisms put in place to tackle labour and skills shortages and to reinforce the attractiveness of the EU for key workers. It will give participants the opportunity to discuss current legal reforms with high level experts in the field.
Key topics
- Developments in EU legal migration law
- Renewed Visa Suspension Mechanism
- The implementation of the EU βBlue Cardβ Directive
- Recast of the Single Permit Directive
- Integration of migrant workers in the labour market
- Recent CJEU case law
- Selected national developments in the field of immigration law
Fragomen participation
09:00 The EU 'Blue Card' scheme - the impact of inconsistent implementation
- Andreia Ghimis, Immigration Manager
10:00 Skills mobility partnerships and legal pathways that work for employers in Europe
- Jo Antoons, Partner
11:15 Improving migrant worker' rights - the recast of the Single Permit Directive
- Ana Sofia Walsh, Knowledge Management Director
Who should attend?
In-house counsel, HR managers, lawyers working in the field of immigration, EU and ministry officials.
Interactive Online Conference
The online conference will be hosted on the Zoom video conferencing platform. You will be able to interact immediately and directly with ELA's top-level speakers and other participants. ELA will deliver an intensive, interactive experience.
If you are interested in joining this session, please click the register button.
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