The European Commission has launched legal action against 17 member states concerning the application of a directive on the single permit. According to The Local, the directive establishes a combined procedure allowing third-country nationals to obtain both work and residence permits through a single application process, rather than filing separate requests.
The legal measures follow the introduction of the new rules intended to streamline administrative requirements for non-EU citizens. The Commission's action addresses the failure of these countries to properly apply the directive within the specified framework.
Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗