Press Release: European Commission proposes common entry and residence conditions for third-country seasonal workers

The European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on seasonal employment in July 2010. The proposal aims at establishing a common procedure for entry and residence in the EU and defines the rights of seasonal workers from third-countries.

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European Commission: Memo/10/323: Proposal for a Directive establishing common entry and residence conditions for third-country seasonal workers http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/323&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

EurActiv, 14.7.10: EU to ease restrictions on seasonal workers http://www.euractiv.com/socialeurope/eu-ease-restrictions-seasonal-wo-news-496294

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