Lecture 7 - EU citizenship and freedom to move and reside

Question 1

what is the significance of art 20 tfeu

Answer 1

20 (1) - citizenship of the union is hereby established. every person holding the nationality of a member state shall be a citizen of the union. citizenship of the union. citizenship of the union shall be additional to and not replace national citizenship

Question 2

what is the significance of the micheletti case

Answer 2

in the case of a person with a dual nationality other member states not entitled to dispute status of nationality of one member state on the ground that person concerned also national of a non member state

Question 3

what union citizen rights are there

Answer 3

article 20 (2) tfeu they shall have inter alia:
a) the right to move and reside freely within the territory of the member states
b) rights to vote and stand as a candidate
c) the right to enjoy consular protection in a third country
d) the right to petition the EP and apply to ombudsman

Question 4

what are the exceptions to the rights associated with the freedom of movement

Answer 4

art 45(3) tfeu - public policy, public security or public health
art 45(4) - public service - commission v belgium