Non-discrimination

Question 1

Non-discrimination in EU-primary law

Answer 1

can occur through different means (e.g. applying different rules to comparable situations)

EU law prohibits discrimination in a open or disguised way

Question 2

principle of proportionality

Answer 2

assess weather a measure is appropriate and does not go beyond what is necessary

Question 3

Non-discrimination directives

Answer 3

• In the field of employment, there are directives for every ground (race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, sex)
• on the Grounds of sex there are directives in any field except of education (employment, goods/services/social protection)
• on the grounds of race, there are directives for every field
• for all other areas there are only directives for the field of employment)

Question 4

Asylum Qualification Directive

Answer 4

• rules for granting international protection
• defines a refugee
• conditions for recognition and rights of beneficiaries

Question 4

Reception Condition Directive

Answer 4

• standards for reception
• accommodation, healthcare, refugee rights

Question 5

Mass Influx Directive

Answer 5

• reception of displaced persons in case of mass influx
• temporary protection measures & allocation of responsibilities

Question 6

TCN long-term resident directive

Answer 6

• conditions for granting long-term residents status
• rights & obligations for long-term residents
• social and economic integration

Question 7

TCN return directive

Answer 7

• rules for return for TCN staying illegally
• safeguards rights for returnees