Forordningen omfatter bl.a. tilpasninger på baggrund af Tysklands forening, fordi EF-bestemmelserne om vandrende arbejdstageres sociale sikring efter 3. oktober 1990 gælder for hele Tysklands område, herunder det tidligere DDR.
The Regulation provides, inter alia, for adjustments in connection with German unification since, as from 3 October 1990, Community provisions concerning social security for migrant workers are applicable throughout German territory, including the territory of the former GDR.