Boeingisgoing
I think you have a very simplistic view of the law with regard to social tax, Norwegian have done nothing illegal simply because the contracts issued before the changes in EU law have a ten year implementation period.
New contracts are subject to the EU regulation but if you are resident in another EU state you can choose to pay these taxes in your state of residence ( for this you need to file an A1 form with your state of residence ) once this form is accepted by the authority's in your state of residence it authorises the company to pay your social taxes to the state of residence.
If you should have to use the Heath services in the EEC state you are based in then they can recover these costs from your state of residence via the European Heath Insurance Card program.
I hope this makes the situation clear because as always the headlines do not always convey the full details of the law.
Last edited by A and C; 13th Dec 2012 at 12:31.