According to EU Helpers, the Commission has outlined plans to use digital tools to speed up and simplify access to social security services across borders.

The move will enhance information sharing across security institutions and speed up benefit recognition and cross-border awarding, making it simpler for Europeans to live, work, and travel abroad and for businesses to conduct business in other EU nations.

The Commission has requested that the Member States expedite the national implementation of the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information as part of its measures so that it is fully operational in Europe by the end of next year.

Additionally, Member States are now expected to deliver more social security coordination procedures online in order to give those who choose to relocate and find employment abroad quick access to their available benefits.

Along with the above mentioned initiatives, the EU Member States are working together to pilot the European Social Security Pass and bring about the EU Digital Identity Wallets. The latter will make it simpler for healthcare professionals and social security organizations to validate these documents by enabling all EU residents to carry digital versions of their entitlement documents, such as their EHIC.

The ability for Europeans to live, work, and study in other Member States is one of the major accomplishments, according to Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President for an Economy that Works for People, who commented on the move.

According to Dombrovskis' remark, "Digitalization makes the application of these rules easier for citizens while reducing the burden on businesses and administrations."

Nicolas Schmit, the commissioner for employment and social rights, added his thoughts to the discussion, stating that national governments, enterprises, and the private sector will all benefit greatly from the increased digitalization of social security systems in Europe.

"Millions of EU citizens reside, work, or attend school in another EU nation. By easing their dealings with national authorities and providing them with quicker access to their qualifying social benefits from abroad, such pensions or healthcare, today's communication helps to make their lives simpler, Schmit continued.

The strategy outlined in the Commission's Communication is now anticipated to get support from the EU Parliament and Council.