Freedom of Movement in the EU: A loved and feared reality
by Mike STANNETT
The EU Affairs Officer attended an event which debated some of the challenges posed by free movement in the EU, (a conference hosted by ECAS (European Citizens Action Service) on 12th April in Brussels.
The concept of the freedom of movement of persons in the EU was first established in the treaty of Rome in 1957, 60 years ago. It has evolved to become a cornerstone of the Union of citizenship, introduced by the treaty of Maastricht in 1992, which underpins the right of EU citizens to move and reside freely and safely within the territory of member states. However recent trends show that this right is increasingly being challenged and infringed upon.
In this report we ask: How does this affect the Salvation Army ministry and mission within Europe? Where to seek legal advice? What resources are available? For our conclusions and the full report see here
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