The article analyzes the concept of the reconciliation of professional, private and family life under European Union (EU) law through the approach of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The definition of reconciliation is explored by explaining its regulation in EU primary and secondary law, how this has evolved and is regulated at the present time. By examining the relevant ECJ case law the authors present their research of reconciliation's recognition, and reveal the existing issues of the interpretation and application of the institution of reconciliation.

The article analyzes the concept of the reconciliation of professional, private and family life under European Union (EU) law through the approach of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The definition of reconciliation is explored by explaining its regulation in EU primary and secondary law, how this has evolved and is regulated at the present time. By examining the relevant ECJ case law the authors present their research of reconciliation's recognition, and reveal the existing isasues of the interpretation and application of the institution of reconciliation.