Proposal for a amending Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications

The proposal aims at simplifying rules for the mobility of professionals within the EU. It is essential to enabling professionals to start a new business or to find a job in another Member State requiring a specific qualification for a specific professional activity.

Key elements of the proposal are: The introduction of a European professional card, Better access to information on the recognition of professional qualifications, Updating minimum training requirements for doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, veterinary surgeons and architects, The introduction of an alert mechanism for health professionals benefiting from automatic recognition, The introduction of common training frameworks and common training tests and Mutual evaluation exercise on regulated professions