Michael Collins v Committee of the Regions of the European Union. (Probationary officials) [1998] EUECJ T-132/97 (20 August 1998)

The Court found that the applicant's claim was manifestly unfounded as the Staff Regulations did not entitle him to the allowance for the period claimed.

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Citation: [1998] EUECJ T-132/97
Parties: Applicant: Michael Collins; Respondent: Committee of the Regions of the European Union
Jurisdiction: European Union
Procedural Posture: Staff Case (probationary Official) / Order (preliminary Dismissal)
Outcome: Application dismissed as manifestly unfounded
Legal Topics: Probationary Officials, Daily Subsistence Allowance, Staff Regulations

European Union Law Employment Law Probationary Officials Daily Subsistence Allowance Staff Regulations

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Parties

Michael Collins

Applicant

Committee of the Regions of the European Union

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Staff Case (probationary Official) / Order (preliminary Dismissal)

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant was entitled to a daily subsistence allowance for the period claimed as a probationary official

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the applicant's claim was manifestly unfounded as the Staff Regulations did not entitle him to the allowance for the period claimed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed as manifestly unfounded

Orders

Application dismissed
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