A ‘social’ virtual assistant for migrants

Migrants have been very high on the EU political agenda for the past few years. But far from the political debate, there are cases where technological innovation can truly make a difference. The KRISTINA project has been developing such technologies with a focus on overcoming language barriers.

As great as it sounds on paper, freedom of movement in Europe can pose enormous challenges. Imagine you get a great job opportunity thousands of kilometres away from home, in a Member State you have never even visited. Sure, it’s still Europe, but on a daily basis dealing with the administration or telling the doctor about a health problem in a language you don’t speak can quickly become insurmountable.

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