Free Movement

Free Movement is the right of citizens of the European Union to move, live and work freely within the member states of the EU. It is a fundamental right of EU citizens, and is enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Free Movement

Free movement is a fundamental right of citizens of the European Union (EU). It allows citizens of the EU to move freely within the EU, to live, work, study, and retire in any EU country. This right is enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and is one of the four fundamental freedoms of the EU.

The right of free movement is a cornerstone of the EU’s single market, allowing citizens to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU’s internal market. It is also a key element of the EU’s commitment to the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital.

The right of free movement applies to all EU citizens, regardless of their nationality. It also applies to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) countries, which include Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Citizens of Switzerland are also entitled to free movement rights, although they are not members of the EU or the EEA.

The right of free movement is subject to certain restrictions. For example, EU citizens may be required to register with the authorities of the country they are moving to, and may be subject to certain conditions, such as having sufficient resources to support themselves.

The right of free movement also applies to family members of EU citizens. Family members include spouses, registered partners, and direct descendants of EU citizens who are under 21 or are dependent on the EU citizen. Family members of EU citizens are also entitled to the same rights as the EU citizen, including the right to work and access to social security benefits.

In addition, the right of free movement also applies to non-EU citizens who are legally resident in an EU country. These non-EU citizens are entitled to the same rights as EU citizens, including the right to work and access to social security benefits.

The right of free movement is an important part of the EU’s commitment to the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital. It is a cornerstone of the EU’s single market and allows citizens to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the EU’s internal market. It is also a key element of the EU’s commitment to the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital.