Answer given by Mrs Reding on behalf of the Commission

23.5.2013

The fundamental right of free movement is one of the rights most cherished by EU citizens and the Commission is fully committed to safeguarding this right and ensuring that EU citizens can effectively enjoy it across the EU.

In this context, the compatibility with EC law of any measure presented by the UK Government to implement the plans can be — and will be — closely monitored once draft measures are tabled.

To improve the rights of EU workers by ensuring better information and support as regards enforcement of EU rights, the Commission adopted a proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers on 26 April 2013 (COM(2013)236).

OJ C 33 E, 05/02/2014