EU proposes digital wallet and faster qualification checks to ease cross-border work in Europe
The European Commission on Tuesday proposed measures to streamline cross-border work and the recognition of professional qualifications across the EU, aiming to better utilize and attract talent in Europe.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the initiative would allow workers to more easily prove their social security and health insurance entitlements and ensure their qualifications are understood across the bloc. The proposals include faster recognition of professional qualifications—such as those for doctors, nurses, engineers, and teachers—within five weeks instead of three months, and the introduction of standardized digital certificates stored in a digital wallet. A new European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS) would enable citizens to apply for and receive social security documents entirely digitally, covering benefits like the European Health Insurance Card and the A1 certificate for posted workers.
The Commission also proposed common standards for recognizing qualifications obtained outside the EU. According to Commission data from 2024, 14 million Europeans lived in another EU country, with 10 million of working age. A recent Eurobarometer survey found 18% of Europeans want to move abroad. The Commission estimates the digital platform could deliver €6 billion in benefits by 2040, saving businesses, healthcare providers, and labor inspectors millions through faster verification and reducing fraud.
The package includes five legislative proposals requiring approval from EU member states and the European Parliament. SPÖ EU lawmaker Evelyn Regner said the measures would “strengthen trust between member states and finally remove invisible borders within the EU.” ÖVP’s Angelika Winzig stated, “Those with skills must be able to use them quickly and without bureaucracy across borders.”
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