Intersecting Policies of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Migration in the EU

• Year: 2023

Speaker

Professor of European Migration Law and Director of the Centre of Migration Law. Current research is on the impact of covid on labour migrants and on EU Trade agreements and mobility.

Upcoming is her book with Cambridge University Press on Money Matters in Migration, with Maas and Schrauwen. She publishes regularly on regular migration law, recently with Groenendijk, EPC issue paper and in the European Law Journal, on the Blue Card and, more general, sustainability and labour migration.

Topic

In this presentation, Tesseltje de Lange delves into the realm of innovation policy and migrant entrepreneurship within the European Union (EU). With a comprehensive analysis of the topic, she sheds light on the various entry paths available for migrant businesses seeking to establish themselves in the EU, while also highlighting the significance of national schemes. Throughout her talk, she places particular emphasis on the Dutch entry system, providing a detailed overview of its unique features and benefits.

Tesseltje de Lange commences her discussion by recognizing the essential role played by innovation policy in fostering economic growth and societal progress. She underscores how the EU, as a diverse and dynamic region, actively encourages the contribution of migrant entrepreneurs to its entrepreneurial landscape. Expanding upon the numerous entry paths available for migrant businesses, de Lange elaborates on the different avenues through which entrepreneurs can navigate the complex regulatory landscape of the EU. She elucidates the significance of legal frameworks, such as visa programs, that provide avenues for entrepreneurs to establish and operate businesses within the EU.

However, de Lange recognizes the importance of national schemes within the broader EU framework. Understanding that each member state has unique policies and regulations governing migrant entrepreneurship, she delves into the Dutch entry system as a compelling case study. With a laser focus on the Netherlands, she elucidates the specific measures and incentives put in place to facilitate the entry and success of migrant entrepreneurs in the country.

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