France : no official position on open boundaries for now

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Only 5 EU States will soon allow all EU citizens to work on their territory. France could adopt an in-between position. (Ref. 06190)
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Since the publication by the Commission of a report on free movement of workers since the last enlargement (see our article Ref.06113), a division line is starting to appear between countries which are ready to open their boundaries to new EU citizens, and those which are against it. France will give its position in April, and is currently thinking.

Belgium announced last week that it would maintain restrictions in order to not worsen the employment situation. This follows an identical move by G

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