Commission refers Belgium to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the Single Permit Directive
Commission refers Belgium to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding the Single Permit Directive The 'Single Permit Directive' ( Directive 2011/98/EU ) introduces a single application procedure for the issuing of single permits for non-EU nationals to reside and work in the territory of an EU Member State, and a common set of rights for non-EU workers legally residing in a Member State. The European Commission is referring Belgium to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to transpose the Directive. The Single Permit Directive enables non EU workers to obtain work and residence permits via a single procedure, rather than requiring separate applications for residence and work permits. It also aims at providing a clear set of rules for third country nationals working legally within the EU so that they can benefit from common rights, similar to those of EU nationals, regarding working conditions, pensions, social security and access to public se...