The fate of the regulation (883/2004) on the coordination of social security systems has sparked rumours the past few days, even though the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have not yet thrown in the towel, despite the failure, at this point, of discussions within Member States (see EUROPE B13311A24).
Both parties are reportedly even considering reconvening on Monday, 18 December, for another negotiating meeting—but only if the presidency is...