Right to family reunification

In approving the report drafted by Mr Graham R. WATSON (ELDR, Uk), the European Parliament has adopted, under consultation procedure, the proposal for a Council Directive on the right to family reunification. A number of amendments were adopted, firstly, to ensure that Member States introduce a more liberal legislation if they so choose and to prevent any weakening of existing protection for family reunification. Secondly, to clarify and tighten up the text in various parts.�