A majority in the Swedish Parliament today (28 April) turned down a proposal from the ruling Social Democrat party to limit migrant workers from the new European Union member states.
The rejection means Sweden will be one of only three EU countries not limiting access to its labour markets for citizens from central and eastern Europe.
Ireland and the UK will also grant free access to their labour markets but intend to restrict access to social security schemes.
Today's vote ...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.