Social security

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) calls on EU institutions to act now and conclude the long-overdue reform of the EU rules on social security coordination. This reform is essential to support fair labour mobility and protect the rights of Europe’s 14 million cross-border workers. After eight years of negotiations, only a few outstanding issues remain. A final agreement is within reach. Now is the time for EU leaders to deliver.

Europe is no closer to resolving the exploitation of cross-border workers following the communication on digitalisation in social security presented today by the European Commission. The lack of interconnected social security systems within the European Union creates a loophole which allows companies to cut costs by avoiding the payment of social security contributions for their workers.