Modrá karta: Recentní přístupy České republiky a Německa k pracovní migraci ze třetích zemí

This article addresses the issue of employing highly qualified workers from third countries in the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany. In the context of a long-term shortage of skilled labor and ongoing demographic changes, it analyzes the legal framework and instruments aimed at facilitating labor migration for this group of foreigners. Special attention is given to the EU Blue Card and its revision through Directive 2021/1883/EU, which reflects the EU’s ambition to become more attractive to highly skilled migrants. The article examines the transposition of this directive into Czech law and its implications, including simplified admission conditions, reduced minimum salary thresholds, and enhanced mobility of Blue Card holders. In the comparative section, the German approach is analyzed, characterized by dynamic legislative developments and the introduction of new tools such as the “Chancekarte” and “Anerkennungspartnerschaft”. The aim is to highlight potential inspiration for the Czech legal system.