Timmermans: Public need to have confidence that EU free movement does not undermine national welfare systemsSpeaking in London yesterday at a Policy Network conference, European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans argued that “Public support will dwindle if the public thinks that free movement means undermining of social security systems… access to the labour market does not mean automatic access to social security.” He added this would not require treaty change. Timmermans also pledged to continue cutting EU red tape and ensuring better quality regulation, arguing that “I want a Europe that works for the little guy … the big boys and …read more
Source: Open Europe