To Be a Citizen

Abstract

The legal core of Citizenship rights is comprised of a mixed bag of ad hoc rights: The right to move and reside within the EU (Article 18 EC); the right to vote and stand as a candidate in European and municipal elections in the Member State of residence (Article 19 EC); the right to diplomatic and consular protection in third countries (Article 20 EC); the right to petition the European Parliament; and the right to apply to the Ombudsman (Article 21 EC).