Tag: Working

As an EU-citizen, you are eligible for “free movement” and “equal treatment“. Still, finding an internship across borders is more of a challenge, but also more of an opportunity and adventure.   European Voluntary Service From two months upto one year – thousands of opportunities in multiple languages, with full imbursement Support within the Euregio […] » more

There are more than two dozens (!) of cross-border trains and buses within the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. In the cities Aachen, Maastricht, Liège, and Eupen, you find busses, trains, and ticketing machines from two or even three countries. This website is a unique overview on all connections, so best filter for the cities you are interested […] » more

The cross-border information points “GrenzInfoPunkte” provide information for living and working in two or three countries simultaneously. In Aachen, participate in (online) events of Newcomer Service (German only). With dual career services, find help for self-help to boost your and your partner´s career, e.g. for post-docs and researchers at RWTH University. The Expat Centres Maastricht […] » more

Depending on the work, research position or educational situation, different work permits exist in the EU. We have listed the five most common groups and the corresponding information below. Head to a great overview and quick check (“europa.eu”) on the applicable conditions when moving to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands for whatever your profile. EU […] » more

Many people like this region for its natural beauty and its relaxed lifestyle in medium-sized cities. “Provincial” in this sense, the Euregio Meuse-Rhine simultaneously features one of the largest diversities in Europe to pursue an international lifestyle and career within 30 minutes. On a comparative map of the main European hubs, you will find the […] » more

The trinational Euregiochambers (of Commerce) allow for a first overview across the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. They combine information from the various chambers of commerce at once. Also, find the free euregional match-making platform of hyperregio.eu, open for subscription. For general information on starting a business across the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, the Europa.eu website provides a multilingual overview […] » more

More than 20,000 academic researchers are part of the vibrant academic infrastructure within 40 minutes drive in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. There are more researchers at private institutes, here are a few of the possibilities:   Germany´s largest, and officially “excellent” technical university RWTH with technical campuses in Aachen (affiliated institutes) and one of Europe’s largest […] » more

As europa.eu’s youreurope puts it: “There is no [guaranteed] automatic EU-wide recognition of academic diplomas [although most are automatically recognised]. You may therefore need to go through a national procedure to get your academic degree or diploma recognised in another EU country, if you seek admission to a further course of study there. If you […] » more

If you came so far as dealing with taxes, you have made the Euregio Meuse-Rhine your home. To start with something positive, your payments finance the public goods you are enjoying. To continue with more good news, you might receive some of these payments back. Certainly, you do not have to pay taxes twice if […] » more

The right match In less than one hour, within the cities and places of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, one can access about two million job opportunities. This area is home to many renowned research institutes, multi-nationals and multi-linguals. A multilingual and multinational workforce is one of the factors that attracts employers to the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. They […] » more