The Dutch government has proposed to fully open the Dutch labour market to workers from the new member states from 1 January - but parliamentary approval is uncertain.
The decision was announced on Friday (31 March) after a cabinet meeting.
According to the proposal of the Dutch government, the borders will only open on 1 January next year, not already on 1 May which is the deadline that "old" member states have to announce to the European Commission whether they intend to maint...
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