As an EU national, you're entitled to work,for an employer or as a self-employed person,in any EU country without needing a work permit.
And while doing so, you are entitled to live there — subject to certain conditions.
If you live and work in another EU country, it's important to be aware of the consequences. Your Europe can help you understand your right, including your benefits (sickness, maternity/paternity, pensions, occupational accidents and diseases, death grants, unemployment, early retirement, family, etc.), where you have to pay tax and your insurance.
As an EU citizen you are entitled to equal treatment in recruitment, working conditions, promotion, pay, access to vocational training, occupational pensions and dismissal. Discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of age, sex, disability, ethnic or racial origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation is banned across the EU in both the public and private sector.
As an EU national, you must also be treated in exactly the same way as your local colleagues who are citizens of the country. Your Europe can help you understand your working rights, social benefits and access to public employment services.
In order to be able to make informed decisions about mobility, jobseekers and employers need information on a wide range of practical, legal and administrative questions. The EURES portal provides information tools which aim to give help and support when considering moving to or recruiting from another country.
The 'Living and working conditions' database contains details on a number of important issues such as finding accommodation, finding a school, taxes, cost of living, health, social legislation, comparability of qualifications, etc.
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