Commission welcomes important step to modernise EU social security coordination rules and strengthen fair labour mobility

The European Commission welcomed the approval by EU Member States of the revision of the social security coordination rules.

The revised rules are an important step towards fair labour mobility in the EU. They make it easier for people to work, live or retire in other Member States, or to seek a job across the border – ensuring that their social security rights are well protected. They also reduce administrative burdens and legal uncertainty for companies that operate across borders.

Member State representatives approved today the agreement between the Council Presidency and the European Parliament from last week. The European Parliament and the Council of the EU will now have to formally confirm it before entering into force. The revision updates the rules in force since 2010.

Key changes in the revised coordination rules include: improved protection of social security rights for people working or living abroad, strengthened fair labour mobility, new arrangements for the coordination of unemployment benefits in cross-border cases, clearer rules defining which social security laws are applicable, and strengthened administrative cooperation between national authorities.

More information is available in the press release.