The Migration Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has approved a position paper on reform of the EU Family Reunification Directive.

The European Commission has launched a public debate on the right to family reunification of third-country nationals living in the EU. Depending on the outcome of the consultation, the Commission will decide whether any policy follow-up is necessary – such as setting up clear guidelines, modifying the current rules or leaving the legislation as it is.