EU countries not recognizing each other’s qualifications

The European Commission has taken action against France, Italy and Spain for not recognizing professional qualifications earned in other member states. Some Italian nationals, for example, were refused access to the Spanish labour market because they were told that their engineering qualifications were not valid in Spain. In Greece, architectural qualifications were evaluated incorrectly, and France was given a warning by the Commission for not recognizing teaching qualifications in the field of special educational needs. The cases were brought before the European Court. The EU requires compliance with all rules relating to the recognition of foreign qualifications for admission to regulated professions. These are professions that can only be practiced by people who have the proper training and qualifications. Complaints about recognition problems can be made to the European Commission. Read more: Eurogates. Forum of education news