Implementing equality? The Directive on long term resident third-country nationals

Abstract:

In November 2003, the Council finally adopted a Directive on the status of long-term resident third-country nationals within the European Union. This Directive was an opportunity to address the long-standing criticism that the EU gives insufficient protection to its resident third-country nationals. The final Directive is limited and disappointing in a number of respects, but if it is interpreted in line with the context and objectives of the Directive, it could make a positive contribution to the status of third-country nationals in the EU, especially as regards movement between Member States.