What European Union Law Is
European Union law forms a legal framework that applies across all Member States and influences many areas of national law, including immigration, free movement, residence rights, family reunification, employment, and non-discrimination. Through the EU Treaties, Regulations, Directives, and the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), it establishes common legal standards that Member States are required to respect and implement.
In Plain Terms
European Union law provides important rights and protections for EU citizens and, in many situations, their family members. It also influences the rights of certain non-EU nationals, particularly in areas such as residence, employment, family reunification, and long-term mobility within the European Union. Where European Union law applies, it plays an important role in shaping how national legislation is interpreted and implemented.
Why It Matters
European Union law is a significant part of immigration and administrative law in Lithuania. National authorities and courts are required to apply European Union legislation consistently with the principles established by the Court of Justice of the European Union. As a result, European Union law continues to influence the development of national legislation, administrative decision-making, and judicial practice, helping to ensure the consistent protection of rights across the European Union.
Professional Focus
My professional interest includes the practical application of European Union law within immigration and administrative matters, with particular attention to the jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union and its influence on Lithuanian administrative practice and judicial decision-making.