COM(2002)694 - Free movement of workers : achieving the full benefits and potential

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Communication from the Commission - Free movement of workers : achieving the full benefits and potential
 
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  • 1. 
    For example Case C-184/99, Grzelczyk and Case C-85/96, Martinez-Sala ECR
     
  • 2. 
    See Guide "The Community provisions on social security - your rights when moving within the European Union

     
  • 3. 
    Council Regulation (EEC) 1408/71 of 14.06.1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, OJ L 149, 5.07.1971 p. 2, last codified by Council Regulation (EC) 118/97, OJ L 28, 30.01.1997

     
  • 4. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 5. 
    Communication from the Commission on the living and working conditions of Community citizens residing in frontier regions, with special reference to frontier workers, COM(1990)561 final.

     
  • 6. 
    COM(1997)586 final.

     
  • 7. 
    Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the governments of the Member States of 14 December 2000, concerning an action plan for mobility, OJ C 371, 23.12.2000

     
  • 8. 
    Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on mobility within the Community for students, persons undergoing training, volunteers, teachers and trainers, OJ L 215, 09.08.2001

     
  • 9. 
    COM/2001/0331 final

     
  • 10. 
    COM(2001) 116.

     
  • 11. 
    COM(2002) 72.

     
  • 12. 
    See the Communication from the Commission launching the first stage consultation of the social partners on the portability of supplementary pension rights (12.06.2002) and the Commission Communication on the elimination of tax obstacles to the cross-border provision of occupational pensions, COM (2001) 214 final, 19.04.2001.

     
  • 13. 
    Article 39 EC and Regulation 1612/68 (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968), which guarantees for example equal treatment in access to employment (including assistance from employment offices), pay and working conditions, membership of trade unions, housing and access of children to education. Limitations exist in relation to public order, public security and public health, as well as to the public sector (see section 5 below)

     
  • 14. 
    Case 171/88, Rinner-Kuhn ECR
     
  • 15. 
    Case C-27/91, Le Manoir ECR
     
  • 16. 
    Case C-107/94, Asscher ECR
     
  • 17. 
    Case 139/85, Kempf
     
  • 18. 
    Case 53/81, Levin ECR
     
  • 19. 
    Case 115/78, Knoors ECR
     
  • 20. 
    The current EU Member States will apply national rules on access to their labour markets for the first 2 years following accession of the new Member States (with the exception of Cyprus and Malta). There will be a review by the Commission at the end of the first 2 years, after which the current Member States can decide to apply the Community rules on free movement of workers to nationals from the new Member States, or they can continue with their national rules for a further 3 years. 5 years after accession nationals of the new Member States should fully benefit from free movement, unless a current Member State experiences serious disturbances on its labour market, or the threat thereof, in which case it can apply its national rules for a further 2 years. For further information see: "Free movement for persons - a practical guide for an enlarged European Union: europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/negotiations

     
  • 21. 
    Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, COM(2001)0257 final

     
  • 22. 
    Proposal for a Council Directive concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, COM (2001) 127 final, OJ C 240E, 28.8.2001, p.79-87
     
  • 23. 
    Case 48/75, Royer ECR
     
  • 24. 
    Case C-344/95, Commission v Belgium ECR
     
  • 25. 
    Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the special measures concerning the movement and residence of citizens of the Union which are justified on grounds of public policy, public security or public health, COM(1999)372 final.

     
  • 26. 
    Case C-237/94, O'Flynn ECR
     
  • 27. 
    Case C-55/00, judgment of 15.01.2002, nyr

     
  • 28. 
    The Commission has raised this issue with the Member States in the context of the Administrative Commission on social security for migrant workers

     
  • 29. 
    Case 379/87, Groener ECR
     
  • 30. 
    Case C-281/98, Angonese ECR
     
  • 31. 
    COM (2002) 119 final.

     
  • 32. 
    Resolution on the promotion of enhanced cooperation in vocational education and training of 12 November 2002

     
  • 33. 
    Communication from the Commission "Towards a single market for supplementary pensions (COM(1999) 134 final)
     
  • 34. 
    Directive 98/49/EC, OJ L 209, 25.07.1998, p. 46, and see Communication mentioned in previous footnote)

     
  • 35. 
    SEC/2002/597 published on 27/05/2002

     
  • 36. 
    Article 7(2) of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 37. 
    Case C-85/96, Martinez Sala (see footnote 1 above)

     
  • 38. 
    Case 32/75, Cristini v SNCF ECR
     
  • 39. 
    Martinez Sala (see footnote 1 above)

     
  • 40. 
    Case C-237/94, O'Flynn
     
  • 41. 
    Case 75/63, Hoekstra ECR
     
  • 42. 
    Case C-204/90, Bachmann ECR
     
  • 43. 
    Article 10 of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 44. 
    Case 59/85, Netherlands v Reed ECR
     
  • 45. 
    Case T-264/97, D v Council ECR staff cases
     
  • 46. 
    Case 267/83, Diatta v Land Berlin ECR
     
  • 47. 
    Reed case (see footnote 44 above). This reasoning was also reflected in D v Council (footnote 45 above)

     
  • 48. 
    Reed judgment

     
  • 49. 
    Case C-459/99, MRAX judgment of 25.07.2002, nyr

     
  • 50. 
    Case C-370/90, Singh ECR
     
  • 51. 
    Article 12 of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 52. 
    Case 9/74, Casagrande ECR
     
  • 53. 
    Case C-308/89, Di Leo ECR
     
  • 54. 
    Case C-413/99, Baumbast, judgment of 17.09.2002, nyr

     
  • 55. 
    Case 131/85, Gül ECR
     
  • 56. 
    COM (1988) 815 final OJ C 100, 21.04.1999, p. 6

     
  • 57. 
    COM (1998) 394 Final, OJ C 344 12.11.1998, P. 0012

     
  • 58. 
    Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, COM(2001) 257 final

     
  • 59. 
    Article 42 EC (ex article 51).

     
  • 60. 
    Case C-70/95, Sodemare ECR
     
  • 61. 
    'social assistance' benefits are discretionary payments based on need

     
  • 62. 
    Case C-349/87, Paraschi ECR
     
  • 63. 
    Joint cases C-4/95 and C-5/95, Stöber and Piosa Pereira ECR
     
  • 64. 
    Case C-185/96, Commission v Greece ECR
     
  • 65. 
    Case C-124/99, Borawitz ECR
     
  • 66. 
    Case C-45/92, Lepore and Scamuffa ECR
     
  • 67. 
    Case C-131/96, Mora Romero ECR
     
  • 68. 
    Case C-266/95, Merino Garcia ECR
     
  • 69. 
    Case 53/95, Kemmler ECR
     
  • 70. 
    Case C-135/99, Elsen ECR
     
  • 71. 
    See e.g. case C-10/90, Masgio ECR
     
  • 72. 
    Case C-165/91, van Munster ECR
     
  • 73. 
    Case C-262/97, ECR
     
  • 74. 
    Regulation (EEC) 1390/81 of 12.5.1981, OJ L 143 of 29.5.1981

     
  • 75. 
    Regulation (EC) 3095/95 of 22.12.1995, OJ L 335 of 30.12.1995

     
  • 76. 
    Regulation (EC) 307/1999 of 8.2.1999, OJ L 38 of 12.2.1999

     
  • 77. 
    Case C-443/93, ECR
     
  • 78. 
    Regulation (EC) 1606/98 of 29.6.1998, OJ L 209 of 25.7.1998

     
  • 79. 
    COM (1998) 779 final, OJ C 38 of 12.02.1999

     
  • 80. 
    Proposal for a Council Regulation extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) 1408/71 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on ground of their nationality, COM (2002) 59 final, OJ C 126E, 28.5.2002, P. 285-389

     
  • 81. 
    Article 10 of Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 82. 
    Articles 4(2a), 10a and Annex IIa to Regulation 1408/71, introduced by Regulation 1247/92, OJ L136, 19.05.1992

     
  • 83. 
    Case C-20/96, Snares ECR
     
  • 84. 
    Case C-215/99, ECR
     
  • 85. 
    Case C-43/99, Leclere ECR
     
  • 86. 
    Case C-158/02, Marcaletti
     
  • 87. 
    e.g. tourists

     
  • 88. 
    e.g. students and posted workers

     
  • 89. 
    e.g. workers, self-employed or pensioners residing in a Member State other than the competent one

     
  • 90. 
    Case C-368/98, ECR
     
  • 91. 
    Case C-158/96, ECR
     
  • 92. 
    Case C-120/95, ECR
     
  • 93. 
    Case C-157/99, Geraets-Smits/Peerbooms ECR
     
  • 94. 
    Case C-385/99, Müller-Fauré and van Riet

     
  • 95. 
    Case C-158/96 Kohll, C-120/95 Decker, C-368/98 Vanbraekel

     
  • 96. 
    Case C-169/98, Commission v France ECR
     
  • 97. 
    Case C-389/99, Rundgren ECR
     
  • 98. 
    Article 14(c) of Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 99. 
    Joint cases C-393/99 and C-394/99, Hervein and Lorthiois ECR
     
  • 100. 
    Article 71 Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 101. 
    Article 20 Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 102. 
    COM (1998) 779 final

     
  • 103. 
    Communication from the Commission on the living and working conditions of Community citizens residing in frontier regions, with special reference to frontier workers, COM(1990) 0561 final, 1997 Action Plan on Free movement of workers,
     
  • 104. 
    Case C-337/97, Meeusen ECR
     
  • 105. 
    under article 226 EC

     
  • 106. 
    Regulation 1251/70, OJ L 142, 30.06.1970

     
  • 107. 
    Case C-57/96, Meints ECR
     
  • 108. 
    Case C-43/99, Leclere ECR
     
  • 109. 
    Case C-279/93, Schumacker ECR
     
  • 110. 
    Case C-87/99, Zurstrassen ECR
     
  • 111. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 112. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 113. 
    Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 114. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 115. 
    'Freedom of movement of workers and access to employment in the public service of Member States - Commission action in respect of the application of Article 48(4) of the EEC-Treaty' OJ C-72/2 of 18.03.1988

     
  • 116. 
    Case C-473/93, Commission v Luxembourg ECR
     
  • 117. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 118. 
    Case C-283/99, Commission v Italy ECR 2001 I-4363

     
  • 119. 
    see pending Case C-405/01 and Case C-47/02

     
  • 120. 
    More information about Member States' rules and administrative practices concerning access to the public sector can be found in the Report of the Mobility Group adopted by the Directors General for Public Administration in November 2000 in Strasbourg.

     
  • 121. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 122. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 123. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 124. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 125. 
    Case C- 285/01, Burbaud; Conclusions of the Advocate General of 12.09.2002, nyr

     
  • 126. 
    For more information interested citizens are advised to contact the national authorities in their home state and in the state in which they intend to work.

     
  • 127. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 128. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 129. 
    Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 130. 
    Case C-419/92, Scholz ECR
     
  • 131. 
    Case C-15/96, Schöning ECR
     
  • 132. 
    Case C-195/98, Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund ECR
     
  • 133. 
    See Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 134. 
    OJ L019, 24.01.1989 p.16
     
  • 135. 
    See also the planned Commission 'one stop' mobility web-site and the updated Guide on social security rights when moving within the Community.

     
  • 136. 
    Set up under Regulation 1408/71 and made up of Member State representatives

     
  • 137. 
    See for example the SOLVIT network for cross-border problems (COM(2001) 702) and the NARIC network on the academic recognition of diplomas (europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/agenar) and the contact points for the recognition of professional qualifications europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/en
     
  • 138. 
    Case C-281/98, Angonese ECR
     
  • 139. 
    See for example the Commission's proposal to modernise and simplify Regulation 1408/71, footnote 79 above

     
  • 140. 
    For example Case C-184/99, Grzelczyk and Case C-85/96, Martinez-Sala ECR
     
  • 141. 
    See Guide "The Community provisions on social security - your rights when moving within the European Union

     
  • 142. 
    Council Regulation (EEC) 1408/71 of 14.06.1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, OJ L 149, 5.07.1971 p. 2, last codified by Council Regulation (EC) 118/97, OJ L 28, 30.01.1997

     
  • 143. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 144. 
    Communication from the Commission on the living and working conditions of Community citizens residing in frontier regions, with special reference to frontier workers, COM(1990)561 final.

     
  • 145. 
    COM(1997)586 final.

     
  • 146. 
    Resolution of the Council and the Representatives of the governments of the Member States of 14 December 2000, concerning an action plan for mobility, OJ C 371, 23.12.2000

     
  • 147. 
    Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on mobility within the Community for students, persons undergoing training, volunteers, teachers and trainers, OJ L 215, 09.08.2001

     
  • 148. 
    COM/2001/0331 final

     
  • 149. 
    COM(2001) 116.

     
  • 150. 
    COM(2002) 72.

     
  • 151. 
    See the Communication from the Commission launching the first stage consultation of the social partners on the portability of supplementary pension rights (12.06.2002) and the Commission Communication on the elimination of tax obstacles to the cross-border provision of occupational pensions, COM (2001) 214 final, 19.04.2001.

     
  • 152. 
    Article 39 EC and Regulation 1612/68 (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968), which guarantees for example equal treatment in access to employment (including assistance from employment offices), pay and working conditions, membership of trade unions, housing and access of children to education. Limitations exist in relation to public order, public security and public health, as well as to the public sector (see section 5 below)

     
  • 153. 
    Case 171/88, Rinner-Kuhn ECR
     
  • 154. 
    Case C-27/91, Le Manoir ECR
     
  • 155. 
    Case C-107/94, Asscher ECR
     
  • 156. 
    Case 139/85, Kempf
     
  • 157. 
    Case 53/81, Levin ECR
     
  • 158. 
    Case 115/78, Knoors ECR
     
  • 159. 
    The current EU Member States will apply national rules on access to their labour markets for the first 2 years following accession of the new Member States (with the exception of Cyprus and Malta). There will be a review by the Commission at the end of the first 2 years, after which the current Member States can decide to apply the Community rules on free movement of workers to nationals from the new Member States, or they can continue with their national rules for a further 3 years. 5 years after accession nationals of the new Member States should fully benefit from free movement, unless a current Member State experiences serious disturbances on its labour market, or the threat thereof, in which case it can apply its national rules for a further 2 years. For further information see: "Free movement for persons - a practical guide for an enlarged European Union: europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/negotiations

     
  • 160. 
    Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, COM(2001)0257 final

     
  • 161. 
    Proposal for a Council Directive concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, COM (2001) 127 final, OJ C 240E, 28.8.2001, p.79-87
     
  • 162. 
    Case 48/75, Royer ECR
     
  • 163. 
    Case C-344/95, Commission v Belgium ECR
     
  • 164. 
    Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the special measures concerning the movement and residence of citizens of the Union which are justified on grounds of public policy, public security or public health, COM(1999)372 final.

     
  • 165. 
    Case C-237/94, O'Flynn ECR
     
  • 166. 
    Case C-55/00, judgment of 15.01.2002, nyr

     
  • 167. 
    The Commission has raised this issue with the Member States in the context of the Administrative Commission on social security for migrant workers

     
  • 168. 
    Case 379/87, Groener ECR
     
  • 169. 
    Case C-281/98, Angonese ECR
     
  • 170. 
    COM (2002) 119 final.

     
  • 171. 
    Resolution on the promotion of enhanced cooperation in vocational education and training of 12 November 2002

     
  • 172. 
    Communication from the Commission "Towards a single market for supplementary pensions (COM(1999) 134 final)
     
  • 173. 
    Directive 98/49/EC, OJ L 209, 25.07.1998, p. 46, and see Communication mentioned in previous footnote)

     
  • 174. 
    SEC/2002/597 published on 27/05/2002

     
  • 175. 
    Article 7(2) of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 176. 
    Case C-85/96, Martinez Sala (see footnote 1 above)

     
  • 177. 
    Case 32/75, Cristini v SNCF ECR
     
  • 178. 
    Martinez Sala (see footnote 1 above)

     
  • 179. 
    Case C-237/94, O'Flynn
     
  • 180. 
    Case 75/63, Hoekstra ECR
     
  • 181. 
    Case C-204/90, Bachmann ECR
     
  • 182. 
    Article 10 of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 183. 
    Case 59/85, Netherlands v Reed ECR
     
  • 184. 
    Case T-264/97, D v Council ECR staff cases
     
  • 185. 
    Case 267/83, Diatta v Land Berlin ECR
     
  • 186. 
    Reed case (see footnote 44 above). This reasoning was also reflected in D v Council (footnote 45 above)

     
  • 187. 
    Reed judgment

     
  • 188. 
    Case C-459/99, MRAX judgment of 25.07.2002, nyr

     
  • 189. 
    Case C-370/90, Singh ECR
     
  • 190. 
    Article 12 of Regulation 1612/68

     
  • 191. 
    Case 9/74, Casagrande ECR
     
  • 192. 
    Case C-308/89, Di Leo ECR
     
  • 193. 
    Case C-413/99, Baumbast, judgment of 17.09.2002, nyr

     
  • 194. 
    Case 131/85, Gül ECR
     
  • 195. 
    COM (1988) 815 final OJ C 100, 21.04.1999, p. 6

     
  • 196. 
    COM (1998) 394 Final, OJ C 344 12.11.1998, P. 0012

     
  • 197. 
    Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, COM(2001) 257 final

     
  • 198. 
    Article 42 EC (ex article 51).

     
  • 199. 
    Case C-70/95, Sodemare ECR
     
  • 200. 
    'social assistance' benefits are discretionary payments based on need

     
  • 201. 
    Case C-349/87, Paraschi ECR
     
  • 202. 
    Joint cases C-4/95 and C-5/95, Stöber and Piosa Pereira ECR
     
  • 203. 
    Case C-185/96, Commission v Greece ECR
     
  • 204. 
    Case C-124/99, Borawitz ECR
     
  • 205. 
    Case C-45/92, Lepore and Scamuffa ECR
     
  • 206. 
    Case C-131/96, Mora Romero ECR
     
  • 207. 
    Case C-266/95, Merino Garcia ECR
     
  • 208. 
    Case 53/95, Kemmler ECR
     
  • 209. 
    Case C-135/99, Elsen ECR
     
  • 210. 
    See e.g. case C-10/90, Masgio ECR
     
  • 211. 
    Case C-165/91, van Munster ECR
     
  • 212. 
    Case C-262/97, ECR
     
  • 213. 
    Regulation (EEC) 1390/81 of 12.5.1981, OJ L 143 of 29.5.1981

     
  • 214. 
    Regulation (EC) 3095/95 of 22.12.1995, OJ L 335 of 30.12.1995

     
  • 215. 
    Regulation (EC) 307/1999 of 8.2.1999, OJ L 38 of 12.2.1999

     
  • 216. 
    Case C-443/93, ECR
     
  • 217. 
    Regulation (EC) 1606/98 of 29.6.1998, OJ L 209 of 25.7.1998

     
  • 218. 
    COM (1998) 779 final, OJ C 38 of 12.02.1999

     
  • 219. 
    Proposal for a Council Regulation extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) 1408/71 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on ground of their nationality, COM (2002) 59 final, OJ C 126E, 28.5.2002, P. 285-389

     
  • 220. 
    Article 10 of Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 221. 
    Articles 4(2a), 10a and Annex IIa to Regulation 1408/71, introduced by Regulation 1247/92, OJ L136, 19.05.1992

     
  • 222. 
    Case C-20/96, Snares ECR
     
  • 223. 
    Case C-215/99, ECR
     
  • 224. 
    Case C-43/99, Leclere ECR
     
  • 225. 
    Case C-158/02, Marcaletti
     
  • 226. 
    e.g. tourists

     
  • 227. 
    e.g. students and posted workers

     
  • 228. 
    e.g. workers, self-employed or pensioners residing in a Member State other than the competent one

     
  • 229. 
    Case C-368/98, ECR
     
  • 230. 
    Case C-158/96, ECR
     
  • 231. 
    Case C-120/95, ECR
     
  • 232. 
    Case C-157/99, Geraets-Smits/Peerbooms ECR
     
  • 233. 
    Case C-385/99, Müller-Fauré and van Riet

     
  • 234. 
    Case C-158/96 Kohll, C-120/95 Decker, C-368/98 Vanbraekel

     
  • 235. 
    Case C-169/98, Commission v France ECR
     
  • 236. 
    Case C-389/99, Rundgren ECR
     
  • 237. 
    Article 14(c) of Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 238. 
    Joint cases C-393/99 and C-394/99, Hervein and Lorthiois ECR
     
  • 239. 
    Article 71 Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 240. 
    Article 20 Regulation 1408/71

     
  • 241. 
    COM (1998) 779 final

     
  • 242. 
    Communication from the Commission on the living and working conditions of Community citizens residing in frontier regions, with special reference to frontier workers, COM(1990) 0561 final, 1997 Action Plan on Free movement of workers,
     
  • 243. 
    Case C-337/97, Meeusen ECR
     
  • 244. 
    under article 226 EC

     
  • 245. 
    Regulation 1251/70, OJ L 142, 30.06.1970

     
  • 246. 
    Case C-57/96, Meints ECR
     
  • 247. 
    Case C-43/99, Leclere ECR
     
  • 248. 
    Case C-279/93, Schumacker ECR
     
  • 249. 
    Case C-87/99, Zurstrassen ECR
     
  • 250. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 251. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 252. 
    Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 253. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 254. 
    'Freedom of movement of workers and access to employment in the public service of Member States - Commission action in respect of the application of Article 48(4) of the EEC-Treaty' OJ C-72/2 of 18.03.1988

     
  • 255. 
    Case C-473/93, Commission v Luxembourg ECR
     
  • 256. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 257. 
    Case C-283/99, Commission v Italy ECR 2001 I-4363

     
  • 258. 
    see pending Case C-405/01 and Case C-47/02

     
  • 259. 
    More information about Member States' rules and administrative practices concerning access to the public sector can be found in the Report of the Mobility Group adopted by the Directors General for Public Administration in November 2000 in Strasbourg.

     
  • 260. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 261. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 262. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 263. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 264. 
    Case C- 285/01, Burbaud; Conclusions of the Advocate General of 12.09.2002, nyr

     
  • 265. 
    For more information interested citizens are advised to contact the national authorities in their home state and in the state in which they intend to work.

     
  • 266. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 267. 
    In 2002 the unit of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs responsible for free movement of workers and the co-ordination of social security schemes received nearly 2000 letters, the majority of which concerned problems encountered by individual citizens.

     
  • 268. 
    Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 269. 
    Case C-419/92, Scholz ECR
     
  • 270. 
    Case C-15/96, Schöning ECR
     
  • 271. 
    Case C-195/98, Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund ECR
     
  • 272. 
    See Case 152/73, Sotgiu ECR
     
  • 273. 
    OJ L019, 24.01.1989 p.16
     
  • 274. 
    See also the planned Commission 'one stop' mobility web-site and the updated Guide on social security rights when moving within the Community.

     
  • 275. 
    Set up under Regulation 1408/71 and made up of Member State representatives

     
  • 276. 
    See for example the SOLVIT network for cross-border problems (COM(2001) 702) and the NARIC network on the academic recognition of diplomas (europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates/agenar) and the contact points for the recognition of professional qualifications europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/en
     
  • 277. 
    Case C-281/98, Angonese ECR
     
  • 278. 
    See for example the Commission's proposal to modernise and simplify Regulation 1408/71, footnote 79 above

     
  • 279. 
    De Europese Commissie kent nummers toe aan officiële documenten van de Europese Unie. De Commissie maakt onderscheid in een aantal typen documenten door middel van het toekennen van verschillende nummerseries. Het onderscheid is gebaseerd op het soort document en/of de instelling van de Unie van wie het document afkomstig is.
     
  • 280. 
    De Raad van de Europese Unie kent aan wetgevingsdossiers een uniek toe. Dit nummer bestaat uit een vijfcijferig volgnummer gevolgd door een schuine streep met de laatste twee cijfers van het jaartal, bijvoorbeeld 12345/00 - een document met nummer 12345 uit het jaar 2000.
     
  • 281. 
    Het interinstitutionele nummer is een nummerreeks die binnen de Europese Unie toegekend wordt aan voorstellen voor regelgeving van de Europese Commissie.
    Binnen de Europese Unie worden nog een aantal andere nummerseries gebruikt. Iedere instelling heeft één of meerdere sets documenten met ieder een eigen nummering. Die reeksen komen niet overeen met elkaar of het interinstitutioneel nummer.
     
  • 282. 
    Deze databank van de Europese Unie biedt de mogelijkheid de actuele werkzaamheden (workflow) van de Europese instellingen (Europees Parlement, Raad, ESC, Comité van de Regio's, Europese Centrale Bank, Hof van Justitie enz.) te volgen. EURlex volgt alle voorstellen (zoals wetgevende en begrotingsdossiers) en mededelingen van de Commissie, vanaf het moment dat ze aan de Raad of het Europees Parlement worden voorgelegd.
     
  • 283. 
    Als dag van bekendmaking van een Europees besluit geldt de dag waarop het besluit in het Publicatieblad wordt bekendgemaakt, en daardoor in alle officiële talen van de Europese Unie bij het Publicatiebureau beschikbaar is.