Mobile citizens within the EU face social, cultural, and perception challenges. They may lose democratic rights and access to their own culture when living abroad. Their skills and qualifications may not be recognized in other countries. There is also insufficient assistance for citizens returning home from living abroad. A European Year for Mobile Citizens aims to defend EU citizens' right to free movement, address genuine concerns about mobility by providing facts, and establish a comprehensive policy around EU migration that considers economic, social, cultural, democratic, and return migration issues.