European Union law aiming at establishing a single market for services
"Services Directive" redirects here. For the law on communication services, see Universal Service Directive 2002. For the law on payment services, see Payment Services Directive.
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Directive 2006/123/EC
European Union directive
Title
Directive on services in the internal market
Made by
European Parliament & Council
Made under
Articles 47(2) and 55
Journal reference
L376, 27 December 2006, pp. 36-68
History
Date made
12 December 2006
Came into force
28 December 2006
Implementation date
28 December 2009
Current legislation
The Bolkestein directive or Services Directive, officially Services in the Internal Market Directive 2006/123/EC, is a European Union law aiming at establishing a single market for services within the European Union (EU). Drafted under the leadership of the former right-wing European Commissioner for Internal Market Frits Bolkestein, it has been popularly referred to by his name. It was seen as an important kick-start to the Lisbon Agenda which, launched in 2000, was an agreed strategy to make the EU "the world's most dynamic and competitive economy" by 2010.
The Bolkestein directive was harshly criticised by left-wing European politicians, trade unions and citizens, who stated that it would lead to competition between workers in different parts of Europe – hence the expression "Polish plumber" – resulting in social dumping. After the 2004 original draft had been substantially amended, the proposal was approved on 12 December 2006 by the European Parliament and Council, and adopted as the Directive 2006/123/EC. Later the Directive has been criticised by often right-wing politicians of member states, because it has led to, in their opinion, uncontrollable migration into their countries.
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