Cross-border Partnership has been established to make things easier for those who wish to commute daily or weekly across the border in order to earn a living. It does this by attempting to overcome at least some of the obstacles which people face. In particular it addresses information gaps. For example, jobseekers not knowing what employment and training opportunities exist on the other side of the border, how the taxation system works or how their social security entitlements might be affected by accepting a job.
Advice is available to employers on a range of cross-border recruitment issues.
There are six organisations, from both sides of the border, involved in the Partnership. The Partner Organisations also make a contribution. Their roles are explained later in this factsheet. The Partnership has a Steering Committee of 12 members nominated by the Partner Organisations. The European Commission in Brussels also has a representative on the Committee.