Mobile workers: Permanent representatives approve reform for better coordinated social security systems

After 10 years of negotiations, the reform of the so-called Regulation 883 is now in place. The A1 certificate will no longer be used for business trips and short-term postings, but will instead be mandatory throughout the EU as a prior notification.

30. April 2026
Frau bei Arbeit im Büro, März 2023
The reform of social security systems is intended to make it easier to receive unemployment benefits from the EU country where you last worked. (Imago / imagebroker)

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Last updated: 30. April 2026