A Belarusian woman has initiated legal proceedings against the Lithuanian government at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), claiming a violation of her rights to a private and family life. She asserts that she lost her residence permit, which has significant implications for her ability to live in Lithuania, where she has established ties through her marriage to a Lithuanian citizen.

The woman states that since marrying a Lithuanian citizen in September 2019, she has been living in two different locations: Druskininkai in Lithuania and Hrodna in Belarus. Her case raises critical issues about immigration rights and the legal protections available to foreign spouses of citizens, especially in the context of family unification and personal stability.

The outcome of her case could set an important precedent for future cases concerning expatriates and their families, particularly regarding the rights of individuals from countries with unstable political situations, like Belarus. It also underscores the need for clear and fair immigration policies in Lithuania to protect the rights of those who may be at risk of being separated from their families due to legal complications.