- The directive provides for a special scheme for temporary mobility. In such situations, professionals can in principle work on the basis of a declaration made in advance.
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The directive also applies to professionals wishing to establish themselves in an EU country:
- as an employed or self-employed person
- on a permanent basis
- other than that in which they obtained their professional qualifications
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Three systems for the recognition of qualifications
The directive sets out three systems for the recognition of qualifications:- automatic recognition for professions for which the minimum training conditions have been harmonised (health professionals, architects, veterinary surgeons)
- the general system for other regulated professions
- recognition on the basis of professional experience for certain professional activities.
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The directive also includes provisions on knowledge of languages and professional and academic titles (see the Code of conduct
and the User Guide )
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Directive 2005/36/EC in practice
The recognition of professional qualifications is defined in Directive 2005/36/EC.
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