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Fair treatment of Europe’s cross-border workers
A truly integrated EU labour market cannot exist without a fair level of coordination for social security, writes Dragoș Pîslaru, who insists that Europe must learn the lessons of the COVID-19 crisis.
Danish Social Democrats expected to maintain tough migration policy
Ahead of Wednesday's (5 June) general election in Denmark, one thing is certain: immigration policy will remain tough.
Letter-box companies and coordination of social security systems
Ahead of a vote in the Council on Friday (29 March), which risks derailing the updating of the Regulations on Coordination of Social Security systems, Marek Benio provides some timely insight and advice.
Estonian minister: The digital economy needs more social Europe
There needs to be an EU-wide solution to precarious app economy jobs, said Estonian Labour and Health Minister Jevgeni Ossinovski in an interview with EURACTIV.com.
Germany to impose strict welfare curbs for EU immigrants
The German government yesterday (12 October) approved a new law to curb social benefits for EU citizens who arrive in the country without a job, as it responds to pressure to get tough on migrants.
ECJ confirms ruling on migrant benefits
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled yesterday (25 February) that EU citizens can be legally denied access to certain social benefits in the first three months of their stay in another member state. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Cameron to get his EU deal over English breakfast
With a prospect of late-night talks after the first day of the EU summit opening today (18 February), Council President Donald Tusk has scheduled an "English breakfast" tomorrow in hope of a final compromise to help UK Prime Minister David Cameron to campaign for a ‘yes’ vote in the Brexit referendum.
Tusk tells Romania that his proposal on social benefits is ‘fair’
Council President Donald Tusk assured Romania yesterday (15 February) that the proposal he has put on the table ahead of the EU summit intended to address the UK concerns is fair and balanced. EURACTIV Romania reports.![Michel Sapin, August 30, 2014 [Parti socialiste/Flickr]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/michel_sapin.jpeg)
EU warns UK deal ‘fragile’ as Paris, East seek changes
A draft accord to help keep Britain in the European Union is "very fragile", a top EU official warned yesterday (10 February) as France and eastern states pushed for changes before leaders meet to try and seal the deal next week.
In-work benefits emerge as main stumbling block ahead of Brexit summit
Most of the Union’s members have reservations with regard to the possible limitations of in-work benefits for EU workers in the UK, contained in the proposals from Brussels to address David Cameron’s demands ahead of the Brexit referendum. The EURACTIV network reports.
Poland against reducing benefits to Poles who already live in UK
While talks on a compromise to keep the UK in the EU continue, it has emerged that the Polish government will not support any solution reducing the privileges of Poles who already live and work in UK. EURACTIV Poland reports.
EU eastern states ready joint response to ‘Brexit’ deal
Countries on the European Union's eastern flank will meet next week and try to provide a joint response on the recent proposal to keep Britain in the EU bloc, Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said yesterday (4 February).
How to interpret Cameron’s ‘renegotiation’ strategy
David Cameron’s renegotiation strategy is as much about quelling rebellion within his own party as it is about obtaining real reforms from the EU, argues Steven Blockmans.
EU migrants can be denied social benefits, says top court
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Tuesday (15 September) ruled that a country can withhold basic benefits from EU migrants if they travel from another member country with no intention of finding a new job.
Member states want to be less attractive to migrants
A flurry of ideas about how countries could reduce their attractiveness to asylum seekers have been voiced in various European countries, providing a preview of the discussion at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs to be held in Luxembourg tomorrow (4 September). VideoPromoted content
EU to “scrutinise” Cameron’s plan of curbing EU migrant benefits
The European Commission said on Tuesday it will 'scrutinise” whether plans by British Prime Minister David Cameron of curbing EU migrants' access to unemployment and child benefits are complaint with EU law VideoPromoted content
Germany can deny social benefits to non-German EU nationals, EU top court says
A European Court of Justice legal adviser said on Tuesday that Germany may refuse nationals of other Member States ‘social security benefits for jobseekers who are in need of assistance, on the basis of a general criterion that demonstrates the absence of a genuine link with the host Member State, VideoPromoted content
Commission releases guide on social benefits for EU migrants
Brussels published on Monday a new guide on social benefits for EU migrants, amid a fierce debate on immigration across Europe. The guide aims to clarify the worker's place of residence and therefore, which country is responsible for providing social welfare. It comes at a a time when countries like the UK are trying to reduce the social benefits EU migrants can claim. With the European elections in sight, fears of what some already call 'benefit tourism' are spreading across the continent.