The Member State of nationality of an unrepresented citizen may request the
Member State from whom the unrepresented citizen seeks or receives consular protection to redirect the unrepresented citizen's application or case to his/her own
Member State of nationality in order for that
Member State of nationality to provide consular protection in accordance with its national law or practice. The requested
Member State shall relinquish the case as soon as the
Member State of nationality confirms that it is providing c
...[+++]onsular protection to the unrepresented citizen.