The document discusses the organization of social security coordination in the European Union. It outlines four key principles of EU coordination: 1) avoiding conflicts of law to determine applicable legislation, 2) equality of treatment regardless of nationality, 3) aggregation of insurance periods across countries, and 4) exportability of benefits regardless of residence. The document also describes the EESSI project which aims to facilitate electronic exchange of information between EU countries to help practically implement the coordination principles.

1. The organization of social security coordination Steven Segaert

2. Co-ordination of social security 09 February 2011 Coordination - Belgrade

3. EU rules EC Treaty: Free movement Regulations 883/2004 and 987/2009 (May 2010) Admin. Commission for the soc. sec. of migrant workers (CASSTM) General principles (the goal) Application in practice Interpretation of the Regulation ECJ Not bin-ding 09 February 2011 Coordination - Belgrade

14. The EESSI project – how? 09 February 2011 Coordination - Belgrade I I I I I I AP AP I (graphics: Mrs. Silvia Kersemakers, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; European Commission)

15. The EESSI project – concept 09 February 2011 Coordination - Belgrade

16. The EESSI project – timing 09 February 2011 Coordination - Belgrade EESSI Starts to function Implementing Regulation adopted Regulations become applicable (graphics: Mrs. Silvia Kersemakers, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; European Commission) JULY 2009 MA Y 2010 DECEMBER 2010 MAY 2012 TRAINING, INFORMATION PERIOD ………………………………… . ………………………………… . TRANSITIONAL PERIOD