Many new member states intend to open labour markets to Romanian and Bulgarian workers after they join the EU, but with Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia still undecided, the spirit of eastern European solidarity is showing signs of strain.
Estonia is so far the only ex-Soviet EU member to officially say it will open its doors, but diplomatic sources told EUobserver that Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech republic are also preparing to let in new workers from day one.
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.