EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR ASYLUM When faced with such a situation, you should ascertain how the country of former habitual residence is determined in your national context while keeping in mind that the best interests of the child should be a primary consideration. Related EUAA publication For further information on how to apply the best interests of the child within the asylum procedure, see EASO, Practical guide on the best interests of the child in asylum procedures, 2019. There are different ways in which the best interests of the child may be considered in the asylum procedure, for example in the way the concept of family unity is implemented. Examples of considering the bests interests of stateless children when applying the concept of family unity • Some EU+ countries consider the parent’s country of reference as being the same for the child(ren), regardless of whether the parents are granted international protection. This may allow the parents who have not been granted international protection to request family reunification with their child where the latter is a beneficiary of international protection. • Some EU+ countries use more favourable provisions in assessing the need for international protection of the child by considering the country of former habitual residence of the parent who has been granted international protection. 32