EU Directive 2005/36/EC: A New Horizon to Working Across the European Community

摘要

After many years gestation EU Directive 2005/36/EC (the recognition of professional qualifications) saw the light of day in December 2013 with its passage through the EU's Parliament, Council and Commission. It will allow professionals to move freely across EU member states' borders in pursuit of new jobs and comes at a time when demand for highly qualified professionals across the EU is increasing whilst the labour force is declining. It is key to ensuring a more equitable distribution of knowledge and skills across the Community.