Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 06/11/2015

Subject: The Court affirmed that Hungarian legislation which prohibits the operation of slot machines outside casinos may be contrary to the principle of freedom to provide services. When the national legislature revokes a licence that allows its holder to exercise an economic activity, it must provide a reasonable compensation system or a transitional period of sufficient length to enable that holder to adapt

Parties: Berlington Hungary e a.

Classification: Freedoms - Art. 15 Freedom to provide services

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