C-51/96, Deliège [2000]

Key Points to Note:

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

• Case Details: A Belgian judo player challenged the Belgian Judo Federation for rejecting her participation in a judo competition.

• Outcome:

◦ Inter-State Element: For Article 56 to apply, there must be an inter-state element. In this case, there was none.

◦ Remuneration Requirement: The player was not being remunerated for her participation, which is a key factor for Article 56 applicability.

◦ Commercial Service: Article 56 applies to commercial services. Since the case did not involve a commercial service, it did not fall under Article 56.