Germany leads the EU in issuing Blue Cards, granting around 69,000 permits, which is 78% of the total EU issuance. The Blue Card is a visa for highly skilled professionals from non-EU countries, ensuring a minimum salary and allowing free travel within the Schengen Area. Indians are the largest recipients, followed by Russians and Turks. Other visa options for skilled workers include intra-corporate transfer permits. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)