Regulation (EC) No 592/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 17 June 2008

amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 308 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee1,

After consulting the Committee of the Regions,

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty2,

Whereas:

(1)

To take account of legislative changes in certain Member States, certain annexes to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/713 need to be adapted.

(2)

Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: