Directive (EU) 2024/1233, published on 30 April 2024, introduced a streamlined process for third-country nationals to obtain a single permit for both residence and work within an EU Member State, simplifying administrative procedures.
The Directive establishes standardised rights for third-country workers legally residing in an EU Member State, promoting fair treatment and integration.
Member States have until 21 May 2026 to transpose these provisions into national law, ensuring effective implementation and enforcement.
On 12 April 2023, Eurofound published a new research paper on the impact of climate change and policies to manage the transition to a carbon-neutral economy on employment, working conditions, social dialogue, and living conditions.
It also identifies the opportunities and risks climate change policies bring to European labour markets.
On 5 April 2023, the European Commission published the 2022 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility, which identifies trends in the free movement of workers.
The 2022 edition focuses on cross-border workers in the EU and EFTA, on the one hand, and mobility of persons with specific occupations.
On 28 March 2023, Eurofound published a new research report showing how many countries have addressed labour shortages through more robust labour market policies and education and training measures focused on the skills and occupations demanded in the labour market.