From portability to acquisition and preservation: the challenge of legislating in the area of supplementary pensions

Abstract

Although the Community institutions are keen to promote the mobility of workers within the EU and seek to address the obstacles posed by supplementary pension arrangements, legislation in this area has proved difficult to pass. This article looks at the amended proposal for a Directive in the area of worker mobility and supplementary pension rights. It seeks to unpack the ‘particular challenge’ associated with developing legislation in the area of supplementary pension rights and asks ‘where next?’ for EU action in this area.