The European Union is ready for its citizens to work in any country, but it is a largely untapped right. Only the newest states have some restrictions but despite this and the benefits of the open labor market, Europeans reject the mobility and tend to work only in their own country.

The surveys data reveal that there are about 5 million Europeans living in an EU country that is not theirs, and although this figure is high compared to previous years it represents only 2.2% of the workforce. People who are not EU reach 3.8% of workers in the EU.

The reasons given by the Europeans to avoid the transfer is the difficulty in reconciling their family life, the difficulty of learning a new language and adapting to other cultures.They also are concerned about access to social services and recognition of their qualifications in other countries.

In order to make informed decisions on mobility, job seekers and employers need information on a variety of practical, legal and administrative. The EURES Job Mobility Portal provides information tools designed to assist and support when contemplating the possibility of moving to another country or to hire someone from another state. During the coming weeks more than 200 European cities celebrate Job Days organized with the EURES. Last year they participated in some 150,000 job seekers, some of which already conducted field interviews.
EU firms say that greater mobility of workers can reduce unemployment and boost productivity, giving the economy a boost it needs.

The Eu recovery plan has among its priorities a flexible workforce .Its aim is to make labor markets more transparent and protect the rights of persons moving to another country.