Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (Germany) lodged on 9 March 2011 — Bundesrepublik Deutschland v Robert Klinke

(Case C-125/11)

2011/C 269/34

Language of the case: German

Referring court

Bundesverwaltungsgericht

Parties to the main proceedings

Applicant: Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Defendant: Robert Klinke

Question referred

Does Council Directive 2000/78/EC establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment (1) and occupation apply to national legislation on the grant of assistance to public servants in cases of illness?

(1)  OJ 2000 L 303, p. 16