Rated as 'Research Essential' by Baker & Taylor 'There are two contrasting approaches to the integration of migrants in the European Union: for EU citizens it is achieved through freedom of movement and a privileged legal position, while third country nationals now often have to pass integration tests for family reunion, permanent residence and naturalisation. Illiberal Liberal States provides the most comprehensive analysis and critique of this contradictory approach so far. This timely book deserves to be read widely by academic researchers and policy-makers.' Rainer Bauböck, European University Institute, Florence, Italy 'This book contains a wealth of useful, up-to-date information for legal experts and academics.' Journal of Contemporary European Studies '...the editors are to be applauded for bringing together not only such an excellent group of scholars but also for bringing all contributions together in a very well-focused and extensive study of an important new policy trend in the field of immigration and citizenship.' Acta Politica