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New regulations on social security have come into force

With effect from 1 May 2010, Regulation No 883/2004 and Implementing Regulation No 987/2009 on social security systems have come into force. These regulations supersede the former regulations in this field.

In order to simplify and make the EU provisions on the member states’ coordination of social security systems clearer, the European Parliament and the Council have adopted Regulation No 883/2004. The new regulation will make it easier for the EU citizens to exercise their rights to free movement within the European Union. As the new Regulation will only include EU citizens, it will not extend to the EEA countries and Switzerland unless a specific agreement has been made. The former Regulation No 1408/71 will remain in full force and effect for third country citizens who work within the EU...