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 04/09/2008

Ukraine divided over Russia

The Ukrainian governing coalition of President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is once again faced with a break-up. The crisis has arisen over differing views of Russia's action in the Caucasus. In addition, together with the pro-Russian opposition Tymoshenko's party has voted to limit the power of the president. Is this the end of the "Orange Revolution"?

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