Memo: Free movement of workers after accession of Bulgaria and Romania: Frequently Asked Questions

Free movement of persons is one of the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by Community law and includes the right to live and work in another Member State. It is an essential element of the Internal Market and of European citizenship. In accordance with the Accession Treaty some Member States will limit the free movement of workers from Bulgaria and Romania for a limited time period after 1 January 2007.

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