EU Adopts New Social Security Coordination Rules

The EU Council approved updated social security rules on September 28, 2026. This decision comes after nearly ten years of negotiations among member states. The updated regulation modernizes how countries coordinate social security benefits. It covers foreign professionals, posted workers, and cross-border commuters.

The revised framework updates rules for several key public benefits. These include unemployment benefits, family allowances, and long-term care support. It also sets clearer rules on social protection for multi-state workers. Employers must file prospective A1 certificates before cross-border work begins.

These changes clarify rights for people living in Denmark and Sweden. Commuters across the Öresund region gain clearer guidelines on benefit portability. The rules also protect healthcare rights when relocating across EU states. This information comes from the Council of the European Union.