The European Commission presented today a proposal to strengthen the social rights of workers who move between countries of the European Union. The initiative aims to facilitate the recognition of professional qualifications obtained in other Member States and combat labor abuse practices.
The proposal specifically covers mobile workers, that is, those who carry out professional activity in different EU countries. Among the measures foreseen are the simplification of administrative processes and the strengthening of social protection guarantees for these workers.
The Commission's estimates indicate that these measures could generate economic benefits of six billion euros by the year 2040. This value reflects the positive impact that greater labor mobility and the reduction of bureaucratic barriers could have on the European economy.
The Commission argues that the proposal will contribute to greater fairness in the European labor market, ensuring that mobile workers have access to the same rights and protections regardless of the country where they carry out their activity.
