Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 02/21/2013

Subject: According to the Court, a European Union citizen who pursues a course of studies in a host Member State whilst at the same time pursuing effective and genuine employment activities may not be refused maintenance aid for studies which is granted to the nationals of that Member State. The fact that the person entered the territory of the host Member State with the principal intention of pursuing a course of study is not relevant for determining whether he is a ‘worker’.

Parties: L.N.

Classification: Citizens’ rights - Art. 45 Freedom of movement

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