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11/11/2014
EU Ruling Could Curb 'Benefit Tourism'
The European Court of Justice has issued a ruling on so-called "benefit tourism", which could see unemployed people travelling to other member states barred from receiving some benefits.
It is understood the ruling relates to a particular case in Germany, and could set a legal precedent for the EU.
It has been suggested the ruling could see unemployed migrants barred from receiving jobseekers allowance in the UK.
The Prime Minister is understood to be considering a number of different options to reduce EU migration.
(MH/CD)
It is understood the ruling relates to a particular case in Germany, and could set a legal precedent for the EU.
It has been suggested the ruling could see unemployed migrants barred from receiving jobseekers allowance in the UK.
The Prime Minister is understood to be considering a number of different options to reduce EU migration.
(MH/CD)
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