https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/immigration-law/ Recent content in immigration law on ExcellentWiki - Legal Encyclopedia Hugo en-US Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/immigration-law/eu-immigration-law/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://legal.excellentwiki.com/eu/immigration-law/eu-immigration-law/ <h2 id="the-treaty-basis-and-the-common-immigration-policy">The Treaty Basis and the Common Immigration Policy</h2> <p>The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides the legal foundation for the common immigration policy at Articles 77 to 80. Article 79 TFEU mandates the development of a common immigration policy aimed at ensuring the efficient management of migration flows, the fair treatment of third-country nationals residing lawfully in member states, and the prevention of illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings. Article 79(5) preserves the right of member states to determine volumes of admission for labour migrants, reflecting the sensitivity of labour migration policy. The common immigration policy is subject to qualified majority voting for most aspects of illegal immigration, while legal immigration measures concerning the conditions of entry and residence of member state nationals require unanimity in the Council and consultation with the European Parliament.</p>