The European pillar of social rights is the main mechanism helping to safeguard the rights of EU citizens. It ensures namely:
EU funding helps public and private organisations to implement and improve employment and social policy. It also supports them to finance projects to support their citizens` initiatives.
What is more, it is important to highlight that EU employment legislation guarantees a level of protection to everyone living and working in the EU. Specific EU rules also aim to make it easy for EU citizens to live and work in other EU countries, while protecting their social security rights, such as health insurance and benefits.