90 The meaning and scope of the concept of «core benefits» in Article 11 (4) of Directive 2003/109 must therefore be sought taking into account the context of that article and the
objective pursued by that directive, namely the
integration of third - country nationals who have resided legally and continuously in the Member States.
The Court in both instances referred to article 34 of the Charter of Fundamental rights and the
objective pursued by the Directive (the
integration of third - country nationals with long term legal residence in the Member States) in interpreting article 11 of the Directive.