The European Commission’s ‘Right to Stay’ Strategy is a flagship policy framework designed to combat demographic decline and regional imbalances by ensuring all Europeans can build their futures in the places they call home, rather than being forced to relocate for economic reasons or a lack of opportunities.
Member states will now work on putting the strategy into practice, with more details expected in the coming months.
A call for evidence has also been launched, with a deadline of 5 June 2026 (midnight Brussels time).