New Danish Social Pension Act

Advised entity: Region Sønderjylland-Schleswig, Regionskontor & Infocenter

Denmark's amended Pension Act, effective on 1 July 2025, reduces pension entitlements for those who haven’t lived or worked in Denmark for 90% of the time between ages 15 and 67-68. This retroactive change lowers pensions for all, with cross-border workers particularly affected, as their benefits are now based on their proportional years of work in Denmark. Concerns arise over fairness and compliance with EU principles. Understanding the legal implications of this amendment and the need for possible legal adjustments is fundamental to address potential discrimination and promote a fair cross-border labour market.

Work across borders with French residency permit holders

Advised entity: Departmental Council of Nord

The European directive on the status of third-country nationals makes it complex and cumbersome for holders of a '10-year residence permit' in France to obtain a work permit for Flanders, Belgium. This hinders the cross-border labour market. Streamlining the procedure would boost employability and economic growth, reduce unemployment in France, and address labour shortages in key sectors in Flanders.