Freedom of services

5 important questions on Freedom of services

6. Discrimination/resctriction. What is the definition of a restriction according to ECJ Case Gräbner?

"All measures which are liable to prohibit, impede or render less attractive the exercise of those freedoms bust be considered to be such restrictions."

7. Justification art. 52,62 TFEU + Gebhard formula

  • Art. 52 TFEU: public policy, security and health
  • Art. 62 TFEU: links special provisions to freedom of services (56 TFEU)
  • Gebhard formula:
  1. Non-discriminatory?
  2. Requirement in the general interest?
    1. ECJ Case Gräbner: protection of public health

Does coffeeshop apply for freedom of services?

A coffee-shop cannot rely on freedom of movement or principle of non-discriminatory. Freedom of services cannot be relied on regarding illegal goods. Justified as alternative measures have been ineffective and insufficient.

Conclusion: MS can limit fundamental freedoms to achieve the aim of combating drug tourism.
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What does case Hipster say about freedom applied to healthcare?

  • Waiting time for treatment in patient's country dof residence does not exceed the period which is acceptable on basis of objective medical assessment of clinical needs of person concerned
  • Freedom of services applies to healthcare

Waiting lists are usually justifiable under EU law. What are limitations?

  1. Period which is acceptable in light of clinical needs of person concerned:
    1. medical condition
    2. history and probable course of illness
    3. degree of pain
  2. Flexible and Dynamic setting of waiting times

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