ABSTRACT
This chapter describes how the introduction of free movement of people changed the European business climate. It outlines the obstacles that existed, and in some cases exist, regarding the cross-border movement of people in Europe and deals with examples of how both employers and employees have benefited from the free movement of people. The limitations on free movement can be found in Directive 2004/38 and apply irrespective of the category in which a citizen enjoys free movement rights. Member States can require citizens to show a valid identity card or passport, confirmation of engagement by an employer, proof of comprehensive sickness insurance and/or proof of sufficient resources. Workers’ mobility from new European Union (EU) Member States in Central and Eastern Europe to old Member States had had positive effects. The core of the EU is its internal market.
