Mobile working from abroad opens up new opportunities for employees and employers alike. Legally, working models such as “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) or “Workation” must be well prepared. In particular, the question of the extent to which third-country nationals are allowed to work on a mobile basis within the European Union is becoming increasingly important.
KPMG Law experts Sabine Paul and Ilja Lapov-Mudrovcic provide valuable tips in Personalmagazin (2/2026, p. 56 ff.).
“A lot has changed in recent years, especially for foreign skilled workers who hold an EU Blue Card. These highly qualified workers benefit from new regulations that allow more flexibility for short-term professional stays in other EU member states.”
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