Subject of the case
Operative part
Subject of the case
Re:
Failure of a Member State to fulfil obligations – Article 39(4) EC – Freedom of movement for workers – Exercise of public power – Requirement of French nationality for the pursuit of employment as master (captain) and officer (chief mate) on all vessels flying the French flag – Incompatible with Community law.
Operative part
Operative part
The Court:
1. Declares that, by maintaining in its legislation a requirement of French nationality for access to the posts of master (captain) and officer (chief mate) on all vessels flying the French flag, the French Republic has failed to fulfil its obligations under Article 39 EC;
2. Orders the French Republic to pay the costs.