On improper application of Council Directive 2003/109/EC in Malta regarding access to employment 

The petitioner claims that Malta is not applying correctly Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, nor Council Directive 2003/86/EC of 22 September 2003 on the right to family reunification. According to the petitioner, Maltese authorities do not guarantee equal access to employment to long-term residents, nor to their family members, compared to national workers, as they are required to apply for a work permit (Employment Licence), and this licence costs 58 EUR on an annual basis and per employer involved.