Uniform professions in Europe: The EU finally wants to make this possible, associations announce protests
It is to become easier for EU citizens and Swiss people to take up a job in Europe. The EU therefore wants to standardise professions and thus deepen the internal market.
The European Union aims to simplify the process for EU citizens and Swiss nationals to find jobs in other European countries. The EU Commission has proposed two measures: making professional documents digital and machine-readable, and standardizing certain professions across the EU. The first measure would speed up the hiring process, while the second would allow professionals like physiotherapists to work freely across the EU.
The Commission plans to standardize at least 18 professions, starting with physiotherapists and 10 other professions where there is a shortage on the continent. The plan has met with resistance from some EU countries, including Germany and Austria, which have a strong dual education system.
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