Reference for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (Germany) lodged on 24 March 2011 — Jörg-Detlef Müller v Bundesrepublik Deutschland

(Case C-143/11)

2011/C 269/35

Language of the case: German

Referring court

Bundesverwaltungsgericht

Parties to the main proceedings

Applicant: Jörg-Detlef Müller

Defendant: Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Question referred

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

(1)  OJ 2000 L 303, p. 16