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New proposals upholding your rights as a European citizen

GuestPoster566

More here:

http://gozonews.com/38476/new-proposals … n-citizen/

New proposals from the European Commission would remove remaining obstacles to living, working and shopping anywhere in the EU.
Every day, people face obstacles when trying to exercise their rights as EU citizens.
The Commission is proposing new measures to tackle these, including:

extending the unemployment benefits jobseekers receive from their home country beyond the current 3 months while they look for work in another EU country

clarifying rules for trainees so they are not exploited through unpaid work

making it easier for countries to accept identity and residence documents from another EU country, along with roadworthiness certificates for cars

developing a common disability card allowing disabled people to receive the same benefits as nationals when in another EU country (for example, access to transport, tourism, culture and leisure)
strengthening legal rights for those suspected or accused of a crime – especially children and the vulnerable


improving EU rules for settling cross-border disputes over small purchases after buying online or in another EU country

providing an online means for shoppers to compare prices for digital products sold across the EU

making it easier for people to find out who can solve problems encountered in another EU country

enabling citizens to vote in national elections in their home countries, no matter where they live in the EU.

See also

Living in Malta: the expat guideKNIT YOUR WAY INTO THE NEW YEARHow long does it takes to connect utilities to your new flat?'e-Residence Card' / New identity card - enrolment and voting rights.Working rights for International studentNon Eu Citizen Rights in MaltaTenant rights
georgeingozo

"enabling citizens to vote in national elections in their home countries, no matter where they live in the EU."

more democratic would be the right to vote where you live

GuestPoster566

georgeingozo wrote:

more democratic would be the right to vote where you live


Fair comment.

georgeingozo

I'm not criticising the proposals, just they don't go far enough

georgeingozo

I'm sure at some point voting in general elections will be based on residency not citizenship. Its a natural progression, albeit one which some countries won't like. Given most general elections in Malta are very close, 20,000 non-Maltese EU voters could make the difference between PL and PN - could also lead to AD getting a seat in parliament.

Toon

georgeingozo wrote:

I'm not criticising the proposals, just they don't go far enough


am defo going to the quack - i agree.