Brussels, 27/02/2003 (Agence Europe) - Following long negotiations, the JHA Council reached an unexpected political agreement on Thursday on family regrouping, but at the cost of making further cuts in the scope of the text. The directive sets out the criteria whereby citizens of third countries legally residing in a Member State can bring members of their family over. It also outlines the rights of the family members concerned. Specific criteria will apply to refugees.
Legally resident...