The circular migration policy concept entered the EU’s agenda as part of a worldwide buzz among international organisations, namely that this type of migration could provide a “triple win solution” that would benefit all: the countries of origin and destination, as well as the migrant workers themselves. Yet, despite the great policy and scholarly attention that has been paid to it, little is known about the opportunities and pitfalls that circular migration schemes present for migrant workers’ rights, which will form part of our reflections during the book presentation. We will also tie such reflections to recent developments, such as the adoption of the new EU Blue Card Directive for highly skilled workers and the arrival of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.