Press release – MEPs back fairer and clearer rules on social benefits for EU mobile workers

The updated rules seek to ensure access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country, while distributing obligations fairly among member states.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP

Author: European Parliament – News (Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260430IPR42321/)

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