A diplomat working in another member state was entitled to choose to remain governed as regards any state benefits, by the sending state. The exercise of this option could not operate however to deprive his family members of the right to take advantage of better benefits applying in the state where they in fact resided.
Citations:
Gazette 06-Oct-1999, C-211/97, Ecj/Cfi Bulletin 15/99 14
Benefits, European
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84610