Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 04/16/2013

Subject: The Court affirmed that decree of the Flemish Community requiring all cross-border employment contracts to be drafted in Dutch infringes freedom of movement for workers. According to the Court, this linguistic obligation is disproportionate to the protection of a national language and of employees and to effective supervision by the national authorities.

Parties: Anton Las/PSA Antwerp NV

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

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