Family reunification of third-country nationals in the EU: state of play of law and practice (2025)

The report reviews the implementation of EU rules based on Council Directive 2003/86/EC and how they have evolved through legislative reforms, case law from the Court of Justice of the EU and the European Court of Human Rights, and the ongoing digitalisation of migration procedures in Member States. Family reunificationremains essential in safeguarding the right to family life and promoting successful integration of third-country nationals.