The Commission launched a campaign celebrating several big milestones of the European integration, as the year 2018 marks the 60th anniversary of EU rules on the coordination of social security systems, and the 50th anniversary of the founding regulations on freedom of movement for workers.
«Free movement is more than a fundamental right established in the EU Treaties. It is a living reality, enjoyed by millions»
Free movement of workers and protecting their rights
Free movement is one of the most cherished accomplishments of the European Union. Since taking up office in 2014, the Juncker Commission has made a considerable effort to facilitate free movement of workers and protecting their rights, while avoiding social dumping and giving national authorities the tools to fight risks of abuse or cases of fraud.
…while avoiding social dumping and giving national authorities the tools to fight risks of abuse or cases of fraud
The Commission put several initiatives in this sense on the table, from the
- revision of the posting of workers directive
- modernisation of the coordination of social security systems
- proposal for a European Labour Authority
