C-63/86, Commission v Italy (House Loans)

Key Points to Note:

• Context: Involves Article 56 TFEU, which deals with the Free Movement of Services.

• Case Details:

◦ Italy's Action: Italy introduced a scheme offering loans to assist house buyers, but restricted eligibility to Italian citizens only.

◦ Commission's Complaint: The European Commission challenged this restriction as discriminatory.

Outcome:

◦ Scope of Art. 56: The Court held that the restriction fell within the scope of Article 56 TFEU because it involved a service provided by the state (house loans) and was discriminatory.

◦ Impact: The case underscored that any measure limiting access to services based on nationality could violate the principle of free movement of services under EU law.