European Social Security Law

The purpose of this course is to provide a thorough introduction to EU social security law. Key topics EU legal framework on social security law General principles of EU social security coordination Rules on determination of the applicable legislation Special provisions concerning the various categories of benefits: sickness benefits, pensions, unemployment benefits, family benefits Patient mobility and cross-border healthcare Administrative cooperation Combatting fraud and error EU legislation and recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU will be presented. Participants will be able to deepen their knowledge through case studies and workshops.

Course leader

Leyre Maiso Fontecha

Target group

The course is aimed at legal practitioners seeking an introduction to EU social security law.