The requirement of a prolonged link to a territory or state as a cause of indirect discrimination on grounds of nationality

Commentary on the Ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 7 May 2026, Case C-747/22

Authors

  • Henar Álvarez Cuesta Professor of Labour and Social Security Law. University of León (Spain)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51302/rtss.2026.25463

Keywords:

indirect discrimination, social assistance benefit, social security benefit, beneficiary of international protection nacionality, EU law, residence

Abstract

The judgment examines whether requiring proof of an extended period of residence within a territory to access financial benefits breaches the principle of equal treatment and constitutes indirect discrimination on grounds of nationality, which is prohibited under EU law in respect of beneficiaries of international protection.

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Published

2026-09-07

How to Cite

Álvarez Cuesta, H. (2026). The requirement of a prolonged link to a territory or state as a cause of indirect discrimination on grounds of nationality: Commentary on the Ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 7 May 2026, Case C-747/22. Revista De Trabajo Y Seguridad Social. CEF, (494), 126–134. https://doi.org/10.51302/rtss.2026.25463

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