Type: Judgment

Authority: European Authorities: Euopean Union' Court of Justice

Date: 06/16/2022

Subject: The Court affirmed that the adjustment of family allowances and of various tax advantages granted by Austria to workers according to their children’s State of residence is contrary to EU law. Such a mechanism constitutes unjustified indirect discrimination based on the nationality of migrant workers

Parties: Commissione c. Austria (Indexation des prestations familiales)

Classification: Equality - Art. 21 Non discrimination - Solidarity - Art. 34 Social security - Citizens’ rights - Art. 45 Freedom of movement

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