Filipino nurses who want to work in European countries may want to look for opportunities elsewhere. This is because according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), opportunities remain minimal for foreign nurses in countries such as Switzerland, Denmark, etc.

The POEA issued the statement after reports of some groups that there are many employment opportunities waiting for healthcare workers in Europe. The government agency said that contrary to the reports, only a few jobs are available for Filipino nurses in the said region because they want to hire their own citizens first.

The POEA Jennifer Manalili said in a statement, “Most countries in the European Union (EU) prioritize its citizens over foreigners looking for work in their respective countries. Switzerland, for one, has temporarily blocked workers from non-EU countries."

Manalili also added that Denmark is implementing a "green card system" that would allow entry of foreign workers with specialized skills, but POEA has yet to receive job orders for Filipino nurses from that country.