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Austria: Turkish ruled to be citizens

01 July 1996

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The administrative tribunal has ruled that Turkish citizens who have been living for at least five years in Austria enjoy the same freedom of movement as European Union nationals. The EU signed an Association Agreement with Turkey in 1963 which puts Turkish citizens by and large on an equal footing with EU nationals. The court has ruled that Austria has to fulfil this obligation now that it has joined the EU. This is especially good news for the spouses and children of Turkish workers who have not been allowed to work. However, the largest immigrant group from former Yugoslavia which makes up over 50% of migrant labour is not affected. Serbs and Macedonians are particularly affected. The Croats and Bosnians have still the support of the Austrian government because of Austria's stance during the war. Interior Minister Einem has declared that this ruling could be an "orientation" for the future treatment of other immigrant groups in Austria. The principle would be "improved integration, restrictive immigration policy". Salzburger Nachrichten, 31.7.96, 1.8.96, 10.8.96; Der Standard, 7.8.96.

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