What rights to citizens of the European Union have in any country in the Union?

Protected rights of EU citizens include the following:

• The right to vote and to stand as a candidate at elections to the European Parliament.
• The right to vote and to stand as a candidate at municipal elections.
• The right to good administration.
• The right of access to documents.
• The right to petition.

What are the EU rules on freedom of movement?

The free movement of workers means that nationals of any member state of the European Union can take up an employment in another member state on the same conditions as the nationals of that particular member state. In particular, no discrimination based on nationality is allowed.

What are some of the rights and privileges EU citizens receive?

Chapter 5 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: right to vote and to stand at European Parliament and municipal elections, good administration, access to documents, European Ombudsman, right to petition, freedom of movement and of residence, diplomatic and consular protection.

Do EU permanent residents have freedom of movement?

Permanent residence protects their rights to continue to work and reside in that EU country. It does not protect their right to vote or stand for election, nor are they entitled to move or do business in another EU country in the way they could before the end of transition.

On what grounds may member states restrict rights of free movement of persons?

A member state can restrict free movement on the grounds of:

• Public policy.
• Public security.
• Public health.

What are the rules for immigration to the EU?

While immigration rules vary from country to country, these pages explain the general conditions and procedures which you can expect to find in most EU countries. Applications for family reunification or long-term resident status must always be made to the authorities of the EU country you are already living in.

What are the advantages of immigration?

Immigrants are also highly productive, making it possible to create new jobs, drive innovation, or make existing businesses become more flexible. Their presence makes it easier to establish worker specialization, which makes it easier for all businesses to invest more into their employees. 7. Immigration benefits most families in the country.

What is the impact of immigration on the local economy?

Immigration diversifies local economies. Immigrants bring new perspectives, experiences, and ideas to their local communities. With this added diversification, there is more strength to be found within the community. Immigrants start businesses, earn an income, and support others on the local level.