Cross-border commuting in the EU: Obstacles and barriers. Country report: The S?nderjylland-Schleswig region

Abstract

This research paper deals with the cross-border mobility between Denmark and Germany. The paper describes the barriers and obstacles to movement across the borders. It contains a describtion of the labour markes, and, the knowledge on existing barriers for mobility across. These seems to a high degree to be due to differences in labour market conditions, tax-systems, but also cultural and linquistic aspects have an impact on the mobility across the border. The research papers was part of a preliminary research finansed under the EU fifth framework programme on immobility, and, especially perceived barriers for mobility in cross-border regions.