Austria halts family reunification

3 min

Available until 24/04/2028

On March 12, Austria’s new government announced a temporary suspension of family reunification. The measure still requires parliamentary approval. By invoking the EU’s emergency clause, Austria risks breaching European case law and fundamental rights—a move that has drawn sharp criticism.

Journalist

Johanna Siegel

Country

  • France

  • Germany

Year

2025

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