Raso (Free movement of persons) [1998] EUECJ C-163/96 (12 February 1998)

Raso (Free movement of persons) [1998] EUECJ C-163/96 (12 February 1998)

National rules that restrict access to public employment for non-nationals must be justified by objective considerations and must not go beyond what is necessary to achieve legitimate aims under EU law.

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Citation
[1998] EUECJ C-163/96
Parties
Applicant: Raso; Respondent: Court of Justice of the European Communities
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment
Outcome
preliminary ruling issued
Legal Topics
Free Movement of Persons, Equal Treatment, Employment Law
European Union Law Free Movement of Persons Equal Treatment Employment Law

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Parties

Raso

Applicant

Court of Justice of the European Communities

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Preliminary Ruling / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether national rules on recruitment to public employment infringe the principle of free movement of persons under EU law
  2. 2 Whether such rules are compatible with the principle of equal treatment

Ratio Decidendi

National rules that restrict access to public employment for non-nationals must be justified by objective considerations and must not go beyond what is necessary to achieve legitimate aims under EU law.

Court Disposition

preliminary ruling issued

Orders

  • National rules restricting access to public employment must comply with EU principles of free movement and equal treatment.