This document discusses the ambiguity in EU policy regarding social benefits for migrating EU citizens. While free movement is a key goal, states can deny benefits to those lacking resources. The EU also aims to fight poverty but Directive 2004/38 allows denying equal treatment for "social assistance" to inactive migrants in their first 3 months. The definition of key terms like "social assistance", "unreasonable burden", and "sufficient resources" remains unclear. Strict interpretations risk limiting benefits, but the proportionality test and concerns over integration may still apply. Long term, the EU struggles to balance free movement against territorial views of solidarity without an EU-wide support system.