Skip to content Following the provisional agreement reached on 23 April 2026, on 7 May 2026 the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) approved the agreement reached with the Council of the European Union concerning the update of the rules on the coordination of social security systems, with 47 votes in favour, 3 against and 4 abstentions.
The reform aims to modernise the European rules applicable to mobile workers by introducing clearer and more consistent provisions regarding:
- unemployment benefits;
- family benefits and long-term care assistance;
- posted workers;
- persons working in two or more Member States;
- access to social security benefits for economically inactive citizens.
The agreement also aims to strengthen administrative cooperation between Member States and to combat abuses, including through digital tools such as the EESSI system for the electronic exchange of social security information.
Next steps
Before entering into force, the text will need to be formally approved by both the European Parliament and the Council.
The Firm is closely monitoring the progress of the legislative process and invites all readers to keep an eye on our website for further updates on the matter.
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