Regulation (EC) No 883/2004

Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 is an EU law that coordinates social security systems across member states. It ensures that people moving within the EU can access social security benefits—like healthcare, pensions, and unemployment support—regardless of where they work or reside. The regulation helps avoid gaps in coverage, ensures workers aren't penalized for moving between countries, and establishes rules about where benefits are claimed. Essentially, it protects individuals' rights to social security while living or working in different EU countries, promoting mobility and ensuring fairness within the EU labor market.