Opinion of Advocate General Pikamäe delivered on 25 January 2024.

Criminal proceedings against CU and ND.#Requests for a preliminary ruling from the Tribunale di Napoli.#Reference for a preliminary ruling – Status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents – Directive 2003/109/EC – Article 11(1)(d) – Equal treatment – Social security, social assistance and social protection measures – Residency condition of 10 years, the final 2 years of which must be consecutive – Indirect discrimination.#Joined Cases C-112/22 and C-223/22.