sakura wrote:Does anyone know if/whether the ruling allows both parents, or just one?
There are no decisions on EU level.
I know of no national decisions in any member state.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Just try.
Anyway both parents in my opinion are entitled for a free Schengen visa for at least the first 3 month (in this period there is in my opinion no insurance requirement).
I thought that the original ruling;
1. only allowed one parent to move with the EEA national child
residence was only asked for one parent. Nothing has been decided on the second one. Besides, he could have been a UK citizen, not taking care of the child.
2. meant the parent had to have adequate medical (?) insurance/finances
This has always been a general condition in all EU directives.
3. did not give any indication that the parent had, or would have, the right to seek employment
The Belgian case I know of allowed the parent immediately to work.
This is in my opinion in accordance with the directive.
Of course some countries might be more flexible, others not -
The directive gives a minimum standard. Member states are allowed to be more liberal.