Comparison of the Immigration Strategies of the Czech Republic and the Netherlands for the Acquisition and Retention of Foreign Talents

In the context of increasing globalization of the labor market, the shortage of skilled labor has become a key issue for the Czech Republic. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate current economic migration policies, strategies, and programs for attracting and retaining highly skilled foreign workers in the Czech Republic, analyze their implementation in practice, compare them with policies in the Netherlands, and identify existing barriers and limitations. The theoretical part of the thesis provided a comprehensive overview of the issue of highly skilled worker migration, from their definition to the main phenomena associated with this migration, and to the specific strategies and policies aimed at influencing and optimizing it. The practical part of the thesis involved a detailed examination of economic migration programs in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands and their comparative analysis. Furthermore, the results of in-depth interviews with migration experts were analyzed, which helped to identify the effectiveness and main obstacles in the implementation of Czech policies and programs in practice. Based on these findings, recommendations were proposed focusing on increasing the flexibility and adaptability of migration programs, digitizing administrative processes, improving program promotion, and strengthening integration infrastructure. The implementation of these recommendations could significantly enhance the effectiveness of Czech migration policy and strengthen the Czech Republic's attractiveness as a destination for highly skilled workers.