UK Directive 2004/38/EC Infringement procedure news

[docteurbenway]

Hello everyone,

was just browsing the net when i stumbled on an article about UK Directive 2004/38/EC infringement procedure

You can read the article here:

http://www.egovmonitor.com/node/49649

and here

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAct ... anguage=en

In short:

Source: European Commission
Published Friday, April 27, 2012 - 07:38

The European Commission has given the United Kingdom two months to comply with European Union rules on the free movement of EU citizens and their families across the EU or face an EU court case. The Commission's request takes the form of a reasoned opinion (the second step in the three-step EU infringement process). The Free Movement Directive (2004/38/EC) aims to ensure that EU citizens can fully enjoy their rights to freely travel, live and work anywhere in the European Union. The Commission may refer countries that are not fulfilling their obligations to the Court of Justice of the EU.

One of the main points:

* The Free Movement Directive guarantees that non-EU family members of EU citizens who hold a valid residence card issued by one EU country can travel together with EU citizens within the European Union without an entry visa. The UK laws do not grant this important right which lies at the heart of free movement.

Looks like things are moving forwards and the case should be in court by June-July.

Cheers.

[vinny]

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