The Intra-EU Mobility Right of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union
The Intra-EU Mobility Right of Third-Country Nationals in the European Union

Summary/Abstract: Although the free movement ofpersons constitutes a cornerstone of EU law, the free movement of non-EU citizens has so far been neglected - for a number of reasons. This paper aims to show the intra-EU mobility rights now current in European migration law, comparing the features of provisions managing short- and long-stays of third-country nationals within the European Union. The mobility provisions of the various legal migration directives are briefly introduced, but the paper focuses mainly on the intra-EU mobility rights of third-country nationals as employees. The study explores the limitations which are still obstacles in the way of achieving the highest level in implementing this form of free movement, whilst at the same time, dealing with the safeguarding of national interests from both migration and labour law perspectives. The research reveals that, although the mobility rights of third-country nationals should be improved at European level, Member States are reluctant to take any further step from the present situation, which is characterised by national concerns preventing the mutual recognition of residence permits.

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