Celebrating #EULabourMobility - 60 years of social security coordination and 50 years of free movement for workers

On 22 October, the Commission launched a campaign celebrating several big milestones of the European integration, as the year 2018 marks the 60^th anniversary of EU rules on the co-ordination of social security systems, and the 50^th anniversary of the founding regulations on freedom of movement for workers.

On the occasion of the campaign launch, Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, Marianne Thyssen, said: "Free movement is more than a fundamental right established in the EU Treaties. It is a living reality, enjoyed by millions. This free movement could not be established in one go. It required legislation to make it concrete. And right from the outset it had to be accompanied with appropriate safeguards. Today, we commemorate the first and crucial legislative steps, while continuing to improve the rules. Indeed, we still have a couple of proposals on the table setting clear, fair and enforceable rules to ensure fair labour mobility. In the coming weeks, I will dedicate all my energy to make sure these proposals get approved and become a reality on the ground."

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. Several initiatives in this sense are on the table – from the revision of the posting of workers directive to the modernization of the co-ordination of social security systems and the proposal for a European Labour Authority.

Commissioner Thyssen's speech launching the campaign is available here. More information on the campaign here.

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