EU: Austria, Netherlands, Germany and UK join forces against "benefit tourists"

UK: Britain and Germany join forces to demand curb on the ‘burden’ of benefits tourists that put ‘considerable strain’ on schools, healthcare and welfare (Daily Mail, link) “The countries sent a joint letter to the Council of the European Union, arguing that the free movement directive – a founding principle of the EU – must not be ‘unconditional’. The letter…calls for action at a meeting of the EU’s justice and home affairs council in June.” Update: Full text of letter from Austria, Netherland, Germany and UK governments to the EU Council Presidency (pdf)