European country easiest to get a long-stay visa? (work)

[megonow]

I find the requirements for a long-stay or permanent visa to
be quite rigorous. Sure, if you have lots of money, you can do it,
but for the average person, pretty tough.

Do you have any recommendations?

[XodoX]

Well, which countires did you look at?

[Brontosaurus]

Megonow, do you mean for work ? It depends on your personal circumstances - if you are qualified to do something on their skills shortage list you are in with a chance, otherwise not.