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Seven out of 15 "old" member states have now opened up to workers from central and eastern Europe (Photo: European Commission)

Western Europe remains wary of new member state workers

Two years after becoming citizens of the EU, workers from central and eastern Europe will see a further four 'old' member states lift their labour barriers – in line with basic EU rules.

Greece, Spain, Finland and Portugal have all agreed to remove worker restrictions before the 30 April deadline.

These countries join the UK, Ireland and Sweden – the only member states of the 'old' 15 which never introduced temporary measures against workers from the new member states.

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Seven out of 15 "old" member states have now opened up to workers from central and eastern Europe (Photo: European Commission)

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