Free movement of workers

The free movement of workers is a basic right in the EU

The European Union's four fundamental freedoms are the following:

• free movement of workers
• free movement of capital
• free movement of goods
• free movement of services

The one of the four freedoms of EU citizens is the free movement of workers, which covers the following areas:

• the free movement and residence of workers
• the right of family members to entry and reside in any EU country
• right of EU-citizens to work in any Member States of the EU
• right of equal treatment in comparison to nationals of the Member State.

If you are a jobseeker or worker and you need information or have questions about your rights regarding the free movement of workers, please contact the EURES advisors.

The 2014/54/EU Directive – on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers - can be downloaded here.

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