Union Citizens points to both, Rights and non-discrimination. Union citizens includes Art 20 1 T F E U Anyone who has the nationality of one of the Member States Family members Art 2 Directive 2004 slash 38; Spouses; Registered partners; Direct descendants of E U citizen or spouse, if under 21 or dependent; Dependent direct ascendants of the E U citizen, the spouse or registered partner. Rights includes Right to exit and enter: Arts 4 to 5; Right of residence for up to three months: Art 6; Right of residence for more than three months: Art 7; Right of permanent residence: Arts 16 to 18; Subject to limitations on grounds of public policy, public security, or public health. Non-discrimination and beyond includes Arts 18 to 25.

Figure 11.1 Overview of the rights of EU citizens and their families

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