Europe
European policy is made for the citizens of Europe. Almost every area of German labor and social policy is affected by European policy and European law aspects.
Topics from the field of Europe
Frequently asked questions for Ukrainian refugees
Here you will find frequently asked questions about labour and social benefits in Germany.
Employment and social policy in the EU
The objectives of the European Union include the promotion of employment and the protection of fundamental social rights.
Working in another EU country
Residents of a Member State of the European Union have the right to freely choose their place of work within the EU and to have access to social benefits.
Free trade agreements
When negotiating free trade agreements between the EU and third countries, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs works to ensure socially sustainable economic cooperation.
Migration from third countries
EU directives regulate the access to the labour market and social benefits for people from countries outside the EU.
‘Mobility is your choice, protection is your right’ is the slogan of the campaign initiated by the European Labour Authority. The campaign informs about how stay covered by social security, claim benefits and meet obligations when moving to work or posting workers abroad.