Considerations regarding the Legal Aspects and Social Policy Issues related to Migration Phenomenon in the EU: The Case of Romania

Abstract

In this paper, we aim to analyze some of the most recent measures taken at the level of the European Union for the protection of migrants. More specifically, we intend to reveal and analyze the new EU legal provisions regarding the conditions for obtaining the Blue Card and how these provisions were integrated into Romanian legislation. In order to achieve this goal, we first describe and analyze the general legal frame and the content of the prior provisions on this matter. We also examine if, during these reforms regarding the Blue Card, the process of integration is actually facilitated and how the national provisions of the Member States influence the obtaining of the mentioned document, which represents a legal form to get the right to live and work on a territory with all the rightful benefits. To provide material and moral support for the refugees, legal measures are constantly being taken at the Union level. In conclusion, we consider that even though the EU authorities are constantly trying to adjust the migrant labor legislation in order for it to be more permissive and efficient, the Union is still far from being inclusive enough. On the other hand, Romanian legislation also continuously adapts to new provisions, but the situation differs from those of other EU countries.