Europe and the World
Germany is committed to a humane social and employment policy at both European and international level.
Topics from the field Europe and the World
Employment and social policy in the EU
The objectives of the European Union include the promotion of employment and the protection of fundamental social rights.
International Affairs
International and bilateral employment and social policies have the purpose of ensuring reciprocal exchanges of experience in this area.
Programmes and Funds
By providing different funds, the European Union stands up for social politics, shaping globalisation and disadvantaged individuals and groups.
Working abroad: your social rights
‘Mobility is your choice, protection is your right’ is the slogan of the campaign initiated by the European Labour Authority. The campaign informs about how stay covered by social security, claim benefits and meet obligations when moving to work or posting workers abroad.
Das BMAS setzt sich innerhalb der Bundesregierung federführend dafür ein, Zwangsarbeit und Menschenhandel zum Zweck der Arbeitsausbeutung zu bekämpfen und den Betroffenen zu helfen.