Free Movement for Workers in the EU

by Meike Dülffer

Every EU citizen has a right to work in all countries of the European Union. For memberstates that joined the EU in 2004 and 2007 however, there is a transitional period of up to seven years. Why? » more

Background | 07/02/2007

The European Development of the Free Movement of Workers

by Frens Stöckel

Free movement of workers is one of the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by European Union law. For new member nations, this right often does not come into effect fully until some years after entry. Here, a retrospective survey of these developments. » more

From the press | 31/01/2007

Free Movement for Everybody?

The Eastern European press in 2006 clearly revealed the dissatisfaction with the limitations on the job market. The decision of the British and Irish governments to introduce fully new restrictions for Romania and Bulgaria were viewed with scepticism in these countries. » more

Links | 26/01/2007

Further Information

Here are some useful links on the topic: insitutions, organisations, information sources and press aricles on the topic of free movement of workers in the EU. » more

THEMES

PRESS REVIEW

Main focus of 20/11/2008

Modern-day pirates

Pirates have captured several ships off the coast of Somalia, among them a crude oil supertanker. The EU has already resolved to send a mission to the Horn of Africa. The European press discusses the problem of modern piracy and asks how it can best be countered.

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