Enforcement of health and safety legislation continues to be hampered by the division of responsibilities between the Ministries of Health and Labour and their respective agencies. Regarding the free movement of workers, legislation is partially in line with the acquis . However, further alignment will be necessary to enable EU nationals, for example, to work without permits and have access to the social and cultural advantages in line with Community legislation. As regards the coordination of social security schemes, further effort is necessary to upgrade and improve structures, procedures and institutions to meet the requirements of the acquis . The law on the protection of public health was adopted in July 2000.
Progress still needs to be made concerning the transposition of the directives on tobacco products.