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2/10/06

Turkish Weekly: EU says eastern workers are good

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Turkish Weekly

"EU says eastern workers are good

The European Commission says the UK, Ireland and Sweden have reaped economic rewards from opening their labour markets to workers from Central Europe.

In a report published on Wednesday, it says the new workers from states which joined the EU in 2004 have boosted growth without increasing unemployment.

Most older EU member states restricted access to their labour markets.

They have until the end of April to decide whether to continue the restrictions for another three years.

On Tuesday, Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson called on Europe's political leaders to 'Have courage - put away your fears'."

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