C-186/87, Cowan [1989]

Key Points to Note:

• Context: Relates to Article 56 TFEU, which concerns the Free Movement of Services.

• Case Details: A tourist injured in a terrorist attack in Paris was denied compensation because he was not a French citizen.

Outcome:

◦ Broad Interpretation of Remuneration: The CJEU adopted a broad interpretation of ‘remuneration,’ arguing that tourists spending money in the country are entitled to compensation.

◦ Entitlement to Compensation: The Court concluded that under Article 56, tourists should be treated similarly to residents for purposes of compensation schemes, given their contribution to the economy.