Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 10/04/2012

Subject: According to the Court, Austria has failed to fulfil its obligations under the combined provisions of Articles 18 TFEU, 20 TFEU and 21 TFEU and also of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States, because has granted reduced fares on public transport in principle only to students whose parents are in receipt of Austrian family allowances.

Parties: Commissione europea c. Austria

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination - Citizens’ rights - Art. 45 Freedom of movement - Freedom of residence

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