Commissioner Malmström welcomes agreement on migrant seasonal workers

"I very much welcome the agreement on the 'Seasonal workers Directive', reached between the Parliament and the Council. After more than 3 years of negotiations a good solution has been found, harmonising the conditions of entry and residence and the rights of migrant workers coming to the EU for seasonal work. Non-EU seasonal workers make a serious contribution to the European economy and with the new Directive they will be granted a secure legal status for the entirety of their stay in order to protect them from exploitation. They will benefit from equal treatment for working conditions and access to appropriate accommodation.