Legal Migrants’ Rights in the Recent CJEU Jurisprudence

• Year: 2023

Speaker

Kees GROENENDIJK was Professor of Sociology of Law at the University of Nijmegen (The Netherlands) from 1982 until 2008. Since 2008 he is Emeritus Professor at that university, founder and research fellow of its Centre for Migration Law and member of the Standing Committee of Experts on international immigration, refugee and criminal law (Meijers Committee).

He is a honory member of the Odysseus Network of Experts on European Migration and Asylum Law. He has published on the social and legal status of immigrants, EU and national migration law, race relations legislation, legal integration of immigrants and nationality law.

Topic

In this presentation, Kees Groenendijk provides a comprehensive overview of the recent jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding migrants' rights. Specifically, he delves into key developments and landmark rulings made by the CJEU in 2021, shedding light on significant legal aspects concerning equal treatment, family reunification, and long-term residency.

Throughout the presentation, Groenendijk highlights the evolving landscape of migrants' rights within the European Union (EU) by focusing on the progressive interpretations and rulings put forth by the CJEU. By examining these judgments, he effectively demonstrates the Court's commitment to upholding the principles of fairness, non-discrimination, and the protection of fundamental rights for migrants.

Groenendijk dissects CJEU judgments that address the issue of ensuring equal treatment for migrants within EU member states. He provides insights into the legal frameworks and obligations imposed on member states, as well as the interpretation of EU law in this context.

Additionally, the presentation delves into the jurisprudence surrounding family reunification, a vital aspect of migrants' rights. Groenendijk examines significant CJEU rulings that shape the legal landscape regarding the right to family life for migrants. He discusses the Court's interpretation of EU law in this area and the obligations imposed on member states to facilitate family reunification while ensuring compliance with relevant legal frameworks.

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