In Delvigne the Court was asked to examine whether it was contrary to European law for a French citizen who had been convicted of a serious crime to be permanently deprived of his right to vote in European elections.
Byloje Delvigne Teismo buvo paprašyta išnagrinėti, ar Europos teisei prieštarauja tai, kad Prancūzijos piliečiui, nuteistam už sunkų nusikaltimą, visam laikui atimama teisė balsuoti Europos Parlamento rinkimuose.