According to current plans, the proposed reform of the EU social security framework may take place in the first half of 2026, creating new challenges and opportunities in the field of cross-border employment. Changing forms of work, a mobile workforce, and digitalisation are giving rise to increasingly complex legal and administrative issues.
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In a joint position paper, employer associations have called for a reform of the coordination regulation that would provide clearer rules for new forms of employment, such as international remote work, and simplify the social security treatment of cross‑border employment situations. Among other proposals, they are seeking an exemption from prior notification requirements for business trips and postings of less than three days. Administrative burdens would also be reduced through centralised digital solutions, such as the digital storage of key data (ESSPASS) and enhanced data exchange between Member States (EESSI).
What can be expected from the planned reform?
- Changes to the
maximum duration of postings
- Stronger action
against so‑called “letterbox companies”
- Revised rules
for short‑term postings abroad and business trips
- Aggregation of
posting periods for successive employees
- Extension of the
waiting period between repeat postings
- Simplification
of the rules applicable to posted workers active in two or more Member
States
- Introduction of
digital A1 certificates
- Introduction of the European Social Security Card
Further
details are available on our website!
LeitnerLeitner's Global Mobility business unit has extensive experience in social security and employment matters relating to international employment and is pleased to provide practice-oriented advice to employers. Our team of experts supports clients in confidently navigating the constantly evolving regulatory framework of cross-border employment.
