The local strategy (come and work) vs the national strategy (come alone and don't stay) is not in sync with what talent seeks.

Migrant (Talent) with a long term approach really need to see the end game. Aarhus from a talents' perceptive needs to provide assurance which can not be offered at the local municipal level only.

**Local/municipal issues - Too few MNCs in Aarhus. Hiring non-Danish speaking talent spouses puts the spouse careers on hold or end up in "volunteering" roles. Midsize companies need to be aware of untapped talent availability. Most leave due to this reason.
- International Graduate transition to labor market is hindered significantly by language and lack of network - limited plans to approach/address this.
- multiple single initiatives without an end goal in sight. needs a more holistic approach.

** National issues - Stabile future (=Permanent residency and citizenship) is a crucial. Talent will shop for best overall package/future and currently DK with its rhetoric is not positively viewed. The work mobility and tie the ability to stay so tightly to employment makes it a risky proposition from the talents perspective. If money is the only motivator then there are markets with lower taxation that make more sense.