The free movement of people is a fundamental acquis of European integration. Free movement covers the right to enter and circulate within the territory of another Member State, as well as the right to stay there, to work and live under certain conditions, after occupying a position of work.
Confirmed in the Treaty on European Union (art 3), the freedom of movement is also guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights (art. 45) and by the Jurisprudence of the Court of Justice. The measures applicable were grouped together in the directive (2004/38) of 29th April 2004.
Every citizen in the Union has the right to travel freely to another Member State and remain there for a short period of at least three months without having to show any document other than his valid ID card or passport. No entry visa can be demanded; the European citizen is not obliged to have a job or to have sufficient resources. For stays over three months the directive defines the categories of people who enjoy the right to free establishment, particularly paid or non-paid workers and the members of their family, on reserve that certain conditions are fulfilled. The Union’s citizens who have legally stayed for an uninterrupted period of five years in a Member State acquire the right to permanent residence.
Moving abroad is a major life event for anyone. Change life style, job, house, school…could be difficult. Pre-arrival research could be beneficial when it when it comes to career opportunities, housing, schooling as they are potentially the most difficult aspects.
Key4mobility portal and app have been developed to provide geolocalised services and information supporting mobile EU citizens
In this interview, Mrs. Monica Nobili, part of Fondazione Mondo Digitale team responsible for the relationships with stakeholders and beneficiaries, introduces the advantages of using key4mobilit portal
