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Legal fragmentation and family rights: intra-EU mobility challenges for LGBTQI+ families under the EU Blue Card scheme

This article examines the enhanced rights provided by the EU Blue Card Directive for highly skilled non-EU nationals and their families, focusing on intra-EU mobility and family reunification. It highlights how, in practice, LGBTQI+ families face structural disadvantages due to fragmented national recognition of same-sex partnerships, resulting in legal uncertainty and barriers to mobility that undermine the Directive’s intended benefits.

Released on Aug 27, 2025