Free movement of services: MEPs take a big step forward

After two years of work, the European Parliament adopted, by a large majority, a first-reading report on legislation opening up the EU single market for services, a major issue for the Union. The Commission's initial proposal has been thoroughly revised. The objective however remains the same: the elimination of obstacles to the free movement of services. Parliament also clarified that the directive will not alter workers' social rights nor will it change existing labour law.