Press Release: Free movement: Commission asks Austria, Germany and Sweden to uphold EU citizens’ rights

The European Commission has given Austria, Germany and Sweden two months to comply with EU rules on free movement of EU citizens and their family members across the EU.

The Commission's request takes the form of reasoned opinions (second step in the three-step EU infringement proceedings).

In the absence of a satisfactory answer within two months, the Commission may decide to refer these countries to the Court of Justice of the European Union.