Each EU country has its social security laws however, the EU has adopted rules for coordinating different national social security systems. The coordination rules apply in the European Economic Area (EEA) – all EU Member States, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, and Switzerland.
EU nationals must be guaranteed social protection so that they can freely choose their country of residence and employment in the European Union, for example, the right to free healthcare, benefits, and allowances as well as a pension.
When choosing the country of residence it is important to evaluate what a specific social security system has to offer as it might drastically contribute to the overall welfare of your and your family’s future. Consider taking into account factors such as paid sick leave and unemployment benefits, paid holiday allowance, maternity and paternity leave, healthcare system’s allowances, pension, etc.
