Legislation

Directive

• Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU countries (29/04/2004) [189 KB]

Regulation

• Regulation of the Council on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (15/10/1968) [74 KB]

Decisions

• Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the EU countries on the establishment of an emergency travel document (25/06/1996)
• Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the EU countries on protection for citizens of the European Union by diplomatic and consular representations (19/12/1995)

Communication

• Communication from the Commission on "Consular protection for EU citizens in third countries: State of play and way forward" (2011) [211 KB]
• Dismantling the obstacles to EU citizens' rights (2010)

• Report on progress towards effective EU Citizenship 2007-2010 (2010)
• Report on the participation of European Union citizens in elections for the European Parliament in the EU countries of residence (2010)
• Guidance on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU countries (2009)
• Report on the right of citizens of the Union to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU countries (2008)

• Effective consular protection in third countries: the contribution of the European Union - Action Plan 2007-2009 (2007)
• Green Paper - Diplomatic and consular protection of Union citizens in third countries (2006)