Mutual recognition of professional qualification : the European Union system
Plimmer, Frances
The European Union developed a system for the mutual recognition of professional qualifications in order to ensure the success of the Single European Market. There was already in place specific Directives based on the principle of harmonisation, relating to only a few professions (including Architects) but in order to speed up the process, a General Directive introduced a system applicable to all other professions was introduced. This system allows those professionals who meet the criteria within the General Directive to move within Europe by claiming access to the national title of professionals who do the same work. The system is based on the education and/or professional diplomas awarded in each Member State and the nature of the activities which comprises the profession in each Member State.
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