The factsheet clarifies where similarities exist across the different EU legal frameworks. It also provides examples of relevant case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the ECtHR.
In recent years, the Courts have increasingly addressed issues linked to the wrongful removal or retention of children across borders. They have ruled on matters such as the best interests of the child, the right to respect family life, return procedures, and safeguards protecting children from harm.
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