Mobile - Facilitating Intra EU Labour Mobility of Third Country Nationals in the EU

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The Mobile project addresses the pressing need for enhanced social dialogue to improve conditions for intra-EU labor mobility, acknowledging the growing importance of third-country nationals (TCNs) in the EU Single Market. TCN workers in the EU face significant challenges, including difficulties in obtaining recognition for their qualifications, navigating complex legal frameworks—especially concerning posted workers with varying requirements in sending and receiving countries—and encountering limited employment opportunities. These obstacles are exacerbated by insufficient support structures and inadequate involvement of social partners, leading to fragmented practices across member states. Comprehensive social dialogue at both EU and national levels is essential to overcoming these barriers and enhancing the regulatory framework governing TCN workers' mobility and integration, thereby benefiting European industries. Bridging the gap between national and EU-level social dialogue on TCN mobility is crucial. To address these challenges, the Mobile project aims to enhance the capacities and expertise of employers' organizations and workers' representatives in social dialogue. The project's goal is to improve conditions for TCNs' mobility within the EU by promoting social dialogue at both national and EU levels. The project involves social partners at national and European levels, including organizations like EFSI, ECHO, and CEEMET, and will be implemented across seven countries over 24 months. The Mobile project will strengthen social partners’ capacities through workshops, research outputs, expert working groups, advisory services, and awareness-raising conferences. Its findings will provide valuable insights to inform discussions within EU-level social dialogue committees.