An EU law aimed at allowing citizens to move around between member states as easily as nationals move around in their own countries went into force on Tuesday (2 May).
"The entry into force of this directive constitutes a milestone in the EU integration process by substantially enhancing the ability of EU citizens and their families to move and reside freely within the EU," said justice commissioner Franco Frattini.
The new directive means that citizens within the EU will no long...
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