Memorandum on the proposal for a Directive on the status of third-country nationals who are long term residents in the EU

The Standing Committee considers the proposal to be an important step towards fair treatment of third-country nationals. It is to be welcomed as an important step towards full integration of third-country nationals into the social and economic life of the European Union. However, in order to further that aim, the proposal in our view needs to be amended. Our main recommendations for amendments are summarised hereunder. The
the enclosed memorandum contains concrete proposals for amendments of specific provisions of the proposed Directive.